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Diphenhydramine HCl

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
Softech Pharma Pvt. Ltd
Label updated
2012-12-13
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Active Ingredient in each Softgel

Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg

Purpose

Nighttime sleep-aid

Uses
  • for relief of occassional sleeplessness
  • reduces time to fall asleep if you have difficulty falling asleep
Warnings

Do not use

  • for children under 12 years of age
  • with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
  • with other drugs that causes drowsiness such as antihistamines & nighttime cold/flu products
Directions

Take only one dose per day (24 hours) - see Overdose warning

adults & children 12 yrs & over One dose = Two 25 mg Softgels (50 mg) at bedtime if needed or as directed by a doctor

Other Information
  • store at 20-25˚C (68-77˚F)
  • avoid excessive heat above 40˚C (104˚F) and high humidity
  • protect from light
Inactive Ingredients

FD&C blue#1, FD&C red#40, gelatin, glycerin, methylparaben, polyethylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sorbitol, titanium dioxide

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Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride Capsules, USP 25 mg

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 3e45d7ea-2a97-422a-b73a-c48bc2d1dea5 · Version 1
NDC: 48769-060