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Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride

Dosage form
CAPSULE
Labeler
RedPharm Drug, Inc.
Label updated
2020-01-20
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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DRUG FACTS

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ACTIVE INGREDIENT

(in each capsule)

Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg

PURPOSE

Antihistamine

INDICATIONS & USAGE

temporarily relieves these symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:

runny nose
itchy nose or throat
sneezing
itchy, watery eyes

WARNINGS

Do not use with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin

Ask a doctor before use if you have

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

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers

When using this product

you may get very drowsy
avoid alcoholic drinks
alcohol, sedatives & 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.

DIRECTIONS

adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 to 2 capsules every 4-6 hours; not more than 6 doses in 24 hours
children under 12 years: ask a doctor

OTHER INFORMATION

store at 15-30 °C (59-86 °F)
protect from moisture
For 1000 Count: This is a bulk package. Dispense contents in a tight, light-resistant container with a child-resistant closure as defined in the USP

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

benzyl alcohol, butylparaben, D&C red# 28, edible black ink, FD&C bule #1, FD&C red# 40, gelatin, lactose, magnesium stearate, methylparaben, polysorbate 80, propylparaben, sodium laurel sulfate

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP OR BAND AROUND ANY CAPSULE IS MISSING OR DAMAGED

Distributed by: Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 to 2 capsules every 4-6 hours; not more than 6 doses in 24 hours
children under 12 years: ask a doctor

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 6ab14206-d66b-441a-e053-2a91aa0a0052 · Version 3
NDC: 67296-1055