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Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride

Dosage form
CAPSULE
Labeler
Epic Pharma, LLC
Label updated
2016-11-22
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH CAPSULE)

Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg

PURPOSE

Antihistamine

USES

temporarily relieves these symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:

  • runny nose
  • sneezing
  • itchy nose or throat
  • itchy, watery eyes
WARNINGS

​Do not use​ with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin

​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

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

​When using this product

  • ​you may get very drowsy
  • 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

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

KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Venter right away.

DIRECTIONS
  • adults & children 12 years and over: take 1-2 capsules every 4-6 hours; not more than 6 does in 24 hours
  • ​children under 12 years: ask a doctor
OTHER INFORMATION
  • store at 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
  • protect from moisture
  • This is a bulk package. Dispense contents in a tight, light-resistant container with a child-resistant closure as defined in the USP
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

benzyl alcohol, butylparaben, D&C red #28, edible black ink, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, gelatin, lactose, magnesium stearate, methylparaben, polysorbate 80, propylparaben, sodium lauryl sulfate

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

call ​888-374-2791, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm ET, Monday - Friday

​TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFTEY SEAL UNDER CAP OR BAND AROUND ANY CAPSULE IS MISSING OR DAMAGED

​Distributed by:

Epic Pharma, LLC

Laurelton, NY

11413

PACKAGE LABEL - PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 25 MG

​Diphenhydramine HCl Capsules, USP​25 mg

​ANTIHISTAMINE

​1000 Capsules

​THIS PACKAGE FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITHOUT YOUNG CHILDREN

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: a083dec1-d4a7-4573-8a14-f5739d5bf153 · Version 1
NDC: 42806-648