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Diphenhydramine HCL

Dosage form
CAPSULE
Labeler
Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Label updated
2026-04-06
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Active Ingredient (in each capsule)

Diphenhydramine HCL 25 mg
Diphenhydramine HCL 50 mg

Purpose

Antihistamine

Uses:
  • •Temporarily relieves these symptoms associated with the common cold, hay fever, or other respiratory allergies.
  • •Sneezing.
  • •Nasal congestion.
  • •Runny nose.
  • •Itchy, watery eyes.
Do not use
  • •With any other product containing Diphenhydramine HCL, including one applied topically.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use

If you have

  • •Trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland
  • •A breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
  • •Glaucoma
  • •If you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
  • •Avoid alcoholic drinks.
  • •Marked drowsiness may occur.
  • •Excitability may occur, especially in children.
  • •Alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness.
  • •Be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery.
If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions:
  • •Take every 4-6 hours
  • •Do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours.

Adults and children 12 years or over

1 to 2 capsule                                     

Children 6 to under 12 years

1 capsule

Children under 6 years

ask a doctor

Other information:
  • •Store at room temperature 15-30 degrees C (59-86 degrees F)
  • •Protect from excessive moisture
Inactive ingredients: Black Iron Oxide, D & C Red #28, FD & C Blue #1, FD & C Red #40, Gelatin, Lactose Monohydrate, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxid, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Relabeled By: Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.

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DailyMed Set ID: 3ac0beba-303d-404e-bfec-0cf8c0e8624d · Version 12
NDC: 68788-9687, 68788-9688