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good sense allergy

Dosage form
SOLUTION
Labeler
L. Perrigo Company
Label updated
2026-07-22
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient (in each 5 mL)

Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg

Purpose

Antihistamine

Uses
  • •temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
  • •sneezing
  • •itching of the nose or throat
  • •runny nose
  • •itchy, watery eyes
Warnings

Do not use

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

Ask a doctor before use if the child has

  • •a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis
  • •glaucoma
  • •a sodium-restricted diet

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is

taking sedatives or tranquilizers

When using this product

  • •marked drowsiness may occur
  • •excitability may occur, especially in children
  • •sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness

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
  • •mL = milliliter
  • •take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor
  • •do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours

Age (yr)

Dose (mL)

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

5 mL to 10 mL

Attention: use only enclosed dosing cup specifically designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.

Other information
  • each 5 mL contains: sodium 15 mg
  • •store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Protect from light. Store in outer carton until contents used.
  • do not use if printed neckband is broken or missing
Inactive ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, D&C red #33, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, poloxamer 407, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution

Principal Display Panel

GOODSENSE®

Ages 6 – 11

Children’s

Allergy Liquid

Diphenhydramine HCl

12.5 mg/5 mL Oral Solution

Antihistamine

● Sneezing

● Runny Nose

● Itchy Throat or Nose

● Itchy, Watery Eyes

Alcohol Free

4-6 Hours/Dose

Cherry Flavor

Compare to active ingredient of Children’s Benadryl® Allergy Liquid

4 FL OZ (118 mL)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: bf5039a0-2109-41a2-84a9-b5167d0a93da · Version 7
NDC: 0113-0379