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Antihistamine

Dosage form
CAPSULE
Labeler
Gendose Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Label updated
2026-05-15
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Active ingredient (in each banded capsule)

Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 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

  • with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
  • to make a child sleepy.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

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

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking sedatives or tranquilizers.

When using this product

  • drowsiness may occur
  • avoid alcoholic drinks
  • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
  • use caution 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 accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) immediately.

Directions
  • take every 4 to 6 hours or as directed by a doctor
  • do not take exceed 6 doses in 24 hours
  • adults and children 12 years and older: 1 capsule to 2 capsules
  • children 6 to under 12 years: 1 capsule
  • children under 6 years: do not use this product in children under 6 years of age
Other information
  • store at 20° - 25°C (68°-77°F)
Inactive ingredients

butylparaben, corn starch, D&C Red #28, edible ink, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #40, gelatin, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, methylparaben, polysorbate 80, propylparaben, silicon dioxide

Questions or comments?

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DailyMed Set ID: 847cdee8-410f-4ff3-9245-976ed6f4c776 · Version 1
NDC: 77333-227