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DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Dosage form
CAPSULE
Labeler
CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
Label updated
2024-12-02
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each banded capsule)

Diphenhydramine HCI 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

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking 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

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

Label information

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions
  • take every 4 to 6 hours 
  • do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours

adults and children 12 years of age and over

1 to 2 capsules

children 6 to under 12 years of age

1 capsule

children under 6 years of age

do not use this product in children under 6 years of age

Other information
  • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF) 
  • protect from moisture 
  • see end flap for expiration date and lot number
Inactive ingredients

D&C red #28, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, gelatin, lactose and starch

Questions or comments?

1-800-231-4670

Label information

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING OR IF RED BAND AROUND CAPSULE IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

RETAIN CARTON FOR COMPLETE PRODUCT INFORMATION

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., owner of the registered trademark Benadryl®.

Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895

© 2018 CVS/pharmacy

CVS.com® 1-800-SHOP CVS

V-34601

포장 표시

CVSHealth

Compare to the active ingredient in Benadryl®*

Allergy Relief

DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE,

25 mg - Antihistamine

Relief of:

Sneezing, Runny nose,

Itchy, watery eyes, Itchy throat

365 CAPSULES

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 6dfbb8ba-0cdb-57a2-e053-2991aa0a54e0 · Version 4
NDC: 69842-825