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- SOLUTION
- Labeler
- A-S Medication Solutions
- Label updated
- 2025-12-18
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Active ingredient (in each 5 mL)
Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 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
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 the child has
- glaucoma
- a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is
taking sedatives or tranquilizers.
When using this product
- marked drowsiness may occur
- sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- excitability may occur, especially in children
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- do not take more than directed
- do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours
- mL = milliliter
- only use the dose cup provided
- find right dose on chart below
- take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor
| Age (yr) | Dose (mL) |
| children under 2 years | do not use |
| children 2 to 5 years | do not use unless directed by a doctor |
| children 6 to 11 years | 5 mL to 10 mL |
Other information
- each 5 mL contains: sodium 4 mg
- store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
- see end flap for expiration date and lot number
- protect from light
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, D&C red #33, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate dihydrate, sucrose
Questions or comments?
1-800-426-9391
HOW SUPPLIED
Product: 50090-7824
NDC: 50090-7824-0 118 mL in a BOTTLE, PLASTIC / 1 in a CARTON
Diphenhydramine HCl
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NDC: 50090-7824