Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride
- Dosage form
- CAPSULE
- Labeler
- Richmond Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Label updated
- 2017-10-30
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Active Ingredient
(in each capsule)
Diphenhydramine HCl 50 mg
Purpose
Antihistamine
Uses
temporarily relieves these symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
- runny nose
- itchy nose or throat
- sneezing
- 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 tranquilizers
When using this product
- you may get very drowsy
- avoid alcoholic drinks
- alcohol, sedatives & 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 reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 capsule every 4-6 hours; not more than 6 doses in 24 hours
- children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Other Information
- store at 15-30 °C (59-86 °F)
- protect from moisture
- For 1000 Count: THIS PACKAGE FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITHOUT YOUNG CHILDREN
Inactive Ingredients
benzyl alcohol, butylparaben, D&C red# 28, edible black ink, FD&C bule #1, FD&C red# 40, gelatin, lactose, magnesium stearate, methylparaben, polysorbate 80, propylparaben, sodium laurel sulfate
Questions or Comments
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP OR BAND AROUND ANY CAPSULE IS MISSING OR DAMAGED
call 804-270-4498, 8.30 am-4.30 pm ET, Monday - Friday
PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE CAPSULE, USP 50 MG
ANTIHISTAMINE
NDC: 54738-116-01 – 100 COUNT
[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]
NDC: 54738-116-03 – 1000 COUNT (THIS PACKAGE FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITHOUT YOUNG CHILDREN)
DailyMed Set ID: ab67121e-2477-47dd-a7ec-114453df3fd4 · Version 2
NDC: 54738-116