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Childrens Benadryl Chewables

Dosage form
TABLET, CHEWABLE
Labeler
Kenvue Brands LLC
Label updated
2024-11-08
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each chewable tablet)

Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 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
Warnings

Do not use

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

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
  • glaucoma
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

Label information

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

When using this product

  • marked drowsiness may occur
  • avoid alcohol 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 healthcare 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
  • find right dose on chart below
  • take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor
  • do not take more than 6 times in 24 hours
Age (yr) Dose (chewable tablets)
children under 2 years do not use
children 2 to 5 years do not use unless directed by a doctor
children 6 to 11 years 1 to 2 chewable tablets (12.5 mg to 25 mg)
adults and children 12 years and over 2 to 4 chewable tablets (25 mg to 50 mg)
Other information
  • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F). Avoid high humidity. Protect from light.
  • do not use if carton or blister unit is opened or broken/unsealed
  • see bottom panel for lot number and expiration date
Inactive ingredients

crospovidone, D&C red no. 30 aluminum lake, D&C red no. 7 calcium lake, dextrose excipient, ethylcellulose, FD&C blue no. 1 aluminum lake, flavors, gum arabic, hydroxypropylcellulose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, sucralose, sugar spheres, tartaric acid

Questions or comments?

call 1-877-717-2824 or 215-273-8755 (collect)

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NDC 50580-232-01

Children's
Benadryl ®

ALLERGY

Diphenhydramine HCl/antihistamine 12.5 mg chewable tablets

Chewables

4-6 Hours/Dose

RELIEF OF:

  • Runny Nose
  • Sneezing
  • Itchy, Watery Eyes
  • Itchy Throat or Nose

20
Chewable Tablets

Grape!
Flavored
Tablets

Actual Size

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: b08f71d8-a06c-41ba-8ed1-fbc41dbc1919 · Version 7
NDC: 50580-232