Benadryl
- Dosage form
- TABLET, FILM COATED
- Labeler
- Select Consumer Group
- Label updated
- 2026-07-04
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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 aretaking 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 blister unit is torn or 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)
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NDC: 85237-1960