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BenadrylAllergy

Dosage form
TABLET, COATED
Labeler
Rebel Distributors Corp
Label updated
2011-04-13
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each gelcap)

Diphenhydramine HCl 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

Label information

Do not use

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

Label information

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

Label information

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers

Label information

When using this product

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

Label information

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Label information

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
  • if needed, repeat dose every 4 to 6 hours
  • do not take more than 6 times in 24 hours
adults and children 12 years of age and over 1 to 2 gelcaps
children 6 to under 12 years of age 1 gelcap
children under 6 years of age do not use this product in children under 6 years of age
Other information
  • each gelcap contains: calcium 35 mg
  • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F). Avoid high humidity.
  • do not use if carton is open or if blister unit is broken
  • see side panel for lot number and expiration date
Inactive ingredients

benzyl alcohol, black iron oxide, butylparaben, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, crospovidone, D&C red #28, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, edetate calcium disodium, FD&C red #40, gelatin, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, methylparaben, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, propylparaben, red iron oxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium propionate, titanium dioxide, yellow iron oxide

Questions or comments?

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DailyMed Set ID: 9c3fc14a-551c-4957-9074-6b27dfd4a29f · Version 1
NDC: 21695-811