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Diphenhydramine HCl

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
Akron Pharma Inc.
Label updated
2023-02-26
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Active ingredient (in each teaspoonful (5 mL))

Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 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
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
  • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking sedatives or tranquilizers.

When using this product

  • avoid alcoholic beverages
  • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
  • excitability may occur, especially in children
  • marked drowsiness may occur
  • use caution 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions
  • do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours
  • mL = milliliter; FL OZ = fluid ounce
  • find right dose on chart below
  • take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor
Age Dose
adults and children 12 years and over 2 - 4 teaspoonsful (25 mg to 50 mg)
children 6 to 11 years 1 - 2 teaspoonsful (12.5 mg to 25 mg)
children 2 to 5 years do not use unless directed by a doctor
children under 2 years do not use


Other information
  • each teaspoonful (5 mL) contains: sodium 5 mg
  • store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
  • use by expiration date on package
Inactive ingredients

Bubble Gum Flavor, Citric Acid, Purified Water, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Saccharin, Sorbitol Solution 70% & Sucrose.

Questions or comments?

Please Call 1(877) 225-6999

Manufactured for:
Akron Pharma, Inc,
Fairfield, NJ 07004
Manufactured in U.S.A

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 91f5fce9-f131-45f4-92a1-a6dab361cdce · Version 5
NDC: 71399-0125