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Childrens Allergy

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
QUALITY CHOICE (Chain Drug Marketing Association)
Label updated
2024-04-22
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Active ingredient (in each 5 mL)

Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg

Purpose

Antihistamine

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

Do not use

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

Ask a doctor before use if the child has

  • glaucoma
  • a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis
  • a sodium-restricted diet

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is

taking sedatives or tranquilizers

When using this product

  • marked drowsiness may occur
  • sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
  • excitability may occur, especially in children

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
  • take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor
  • measure only with dosing cup provided. Do not use any other dosing device.
  • mL = milliliter
  • keep dosing cup with product
  • find the right dose on the chart below
 Age (yr)  Dose (mL)
 children 6 to 11 years 5 mL to 10 mL
 children 2 to 5 years  do not use unless directed by a doctor
 children under 2 years do not use
Other information
  • each 5 mL contains: sodium 6 mg
  • store between  20-25°C (68-77°F). Do not refrigerate.
  • Protect frim light. Store in outer carton until contents are used
Inactive ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, D&C red #33, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, poloxamer 407, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sucrose

Questions or comments?

call 1-248-449-9300 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST 

Principal Display Panel

*Compare to the active ingredient in Children's Benadryl® Allergy

Children's Allergy

Oral Solution

Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg

Antihistamine

For Ages 6 to 11 Years

Alcohol Free

Bubblegum Flavor

FL OZ (mL)

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by McNeil Consumer Healthcare distributor Benadryl® Allergy.

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF CARTON IS OPENED OR IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL AROUND BOTTLE OR UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

Distributed by C.D.M.A., Inc.©

43157 W. Nine Mile

Novi, MI 48376-0995

www.qualitychoice.com

Questions: 248-449-9300

Package Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 9bddedbb-40a2-47d3-be35-7b6fce4f755d · Version 7
NDC: 63868-370