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Benadryl

Dosage form
TABLET, FILM COATED
Labeler
Central Texas Community Health Centers
Label updated
2018-09-24
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg

Purpose

Antihistamine

Uses
  • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
    • runny nose
    • sneezing
    • itchy, watery eyes
    • itching of the nose or throat
  • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold:
    • runny nose
    • sneezing
Warnings

Do not use

  • to make a child sleepy
  • with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
  • glaucoma
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

Label information

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers

When using this product

  • marked drowsiness may occur
  • avoid alcoholic drinks
  • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
  • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
  • excitability may occur, especially in children

Label information

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

Directions
  • take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor
  • do not take more than 6 times in 24 hours
adults and children 12 years and over 1 to 2 tablets
children 6 to under 12 years 1 tablet
children under 6 years do not use
Other information
  • each tablet contains: calcium 15 mg
  • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F). Protect from light.
  • do not use if carton is opened or if blister unit is broken
Inactive ingredients

carnauba wax, croscarmellose sodium, D&C red no. 27 aluminum lake, dibasic calcium phosphate, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

call 1-877-717-2824 (toll-free) or 215-273-8755 (collect)

HOW SUPPLIED

Product: 76413-353

NDC: 76413-353-24 2 TABLET, FILM COATED in a BLISTER PACK / 1 in a CARTON

BENADRYL (DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE) TABLET, FILM COATED

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 37573ee4-4df8-4909-bbaf-9a7dbe336e8e · Version 2
NDC: 76413-353