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Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
We Care Distributors Inc.
Label updated
2016-08-16
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Active ingredient (in each 5 mL)*

Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg

*5 mL = 1 teaspoon (tsp)

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

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 or tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
  • be careful when operating 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 overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

Directions
  • take every 4 - 6 hours
  • do not take more than 6 times in 24 hours

Age (yr)

Dose

Adult and children 12

years of age and over

10-20 mL

(25 to 50 mg)

Children 6 to under

12 years of age

5-10 mL

(12.5 to 25 mg)

Children under 6 years

of age

Ask a doctor

Other information
  • store at room temperature 15-30°C (59-86°F)
  • protect from freezing
  • protect from light
  • each teaspoon (5 mL) contains: sodium 16 mg
Inactive ingredients

citric acid, D&C red #33, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, poloxamer 407, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sodium sacchrin, sorbitol, sucrose

Questions or comments?

1-888-705-WECARE (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm EST) or www.wecaredistributor.com

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CHILDREN'S ALLERGY

LIQUID MEDICATION

DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCl

ORAL SOLUTION

ANTIHISTAMINE

Relieves: Sneezing, Runny nose, Itchy, watery eyes, Itchy throat

Cherry Flavored

Alcohol Free

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 990a0153-5f4d-4d1e-afe1-bd854a730123 · Version 3
NDC: 70005-036