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Diphenhydramine

Dosage form
TABLET, COATED
Labeler
AAA Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Label updated
2024-12-02
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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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

Label information

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

Label information

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
  • excitability may occur, especially in children
  • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

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.

Directions
  • take every 4 to 6 hours
  • do not exceed 6 doses in 24 hours
adults and children 12 years of age and over 25 mg to 50 mg (1 to 2 tablets)
children 6 to under 12 years of age 12.5 mg 12.5 mg dosage strength is not available in this package. Do not attempt to break tablets. to 25 mg (1 tablet)
children under 6 years of age ask a doctor
Other information
  • each tablet contains: calcium 45 mg
  • store at room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
  • retain carton for complete product information
Inactive ingredients

colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, D&C red #27, dibasic calcium phosphate, FD&C yellow #6, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, titanium dioxide

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NDC 57344-090-02

†COMPARE TO THE ACTIVE INGREDIENT IN BENADRYL® ALLERGY ULTRATABS®

Allergy Relief

Antihistamine 
Diphenhydramine HCl

Easy To Swallow

Relieves: • Sneezing • Runny Nose 
• Itchy, Watery Eyes • Itchy Throat

48 TABLETS

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 76724432-ff3c-404f-ba1f-5af68e3ab8c4 · Version 5
NDC: 57344-090