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Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride

Dosage form
CAPSULE
Labeler
Richmond Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Label updated
2017-10-30
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
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