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Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
Label updated
2012-06-05
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Active ingredient (in each 5 mL teaspoonful)

Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg

Purpose

Antihistamine

Uses
  • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
  • sneezing
  • itching of the nose or throat
  • runny nose
  • itchy, watery eyes
  • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold:
  • sneezing
  • runny nose
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

  • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
  • glaucoma
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
  • a sodium-restricted diet

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking sedatives or tranquilizers

When using this product

  • avoid alcoholic drinks
  • marked drowsiness may occur
  • excitability may occur, especially in children
  • alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
  • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

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
  • if needed, take every 4-6 hours
  • do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours

children under 4

years of age
do not use

children 4 to under 6

years of age
do not use unless directed by a doctor

children 6 to under

12 years of age

1 to 2 teaspoonfuls

(12.5 mg to 25 mg)

adults and children

12 years of age

and over

2 to 4 teaspoonfuls

(25 mg to 50 mg)
Other information
  • each teaspoonful contains: sodium 15 mg
  • store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
Inactive ingredients

citric acid, D&C red no. 33, FD&C red no. 40, flavor, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, poloxamer 407, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sorbitol

Questions or comments?

1-800-719-9260

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Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride

12.5 mg/ 5 mL

NDC 54868-5622-0

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]


Relieves:

Sneezing

Itchy, Watery Eyes

Runny Nose

Itchy Throat

See New Warning and Dosing Directions

Cherry Flavored

4 fl oz (118 mL)

Alcohol Free



Additional barcode labeling by:
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
Tulsa, Oklahoma      74146

DailyMed Set ID: 84f14898-dbdc-408e-a521-c88fd8290f4b · Version 1
NDC: 54868-5622