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CVS Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
CVS Pharmacy
Label updated
2025-10-02
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 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

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

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. (1-800-222-1222)

Directions
  • take every 4 to 6 hours or as directed by a doctor
  • do not take more than 6 doses 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
  • store between 20°–25°C (68°–77°F)
  • protect from moisture and light
Inactive ingredients

colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, dicalcium phosphate, D&C Red #27 Al lake, lecithin, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, talc, titanium dioxide.

Questions or comments?

Call 1-800-SHOP CVS

Package Labeling:

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 3dd5b783-5b64-24b5-e063-6394a90ab4ee · Version 5
NDC: 51316-191