Geri Dryl

Active ingredient (in each 5 mL teaspoonful)

Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg

Purpose

Antihistamine

Uses

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

Warnings

Do not use

• with any other product conatining diphenhydramine, including one used on the skin
• to make a child sleepy

Ask a doctor before use if you have

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

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking sedatives or tranquilizers.

When using this product

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

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

• do not exceed recommended dose
• take every 4 to 6 hours as needed, or as directed by a doctor
• do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours
• adults and children 12 years and over: 10 to 20 mL (2 to 4 teaspoonful)
• children under 12 years: consult a doctor

Inactive ingredients: Artificial and natural cherry flavor, citric acid, FD&C #40, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate, sucralose and sucrose.

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