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Diphenhydramine

Dosage form
CAPSULE
Labeler
Rebel Distributors Corp
Label updated
2011-02-15
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Active ingredient

Diphenhydramine HCl 25mg

Diphenhydramine HCl 50mg

Purpose

Antihistamine

Uses

Temporarily relieves: ° hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies like: ° runny nose

° sneezing ° watery eyes ° itchy nose or throat

Warnings

Do not use with any other product containing Diphenhydramine HCl, including one applied topically.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you have ° trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland ° a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis ° glaucoma ° if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers

When using this product ° avoid alcoholic drinks ° marked drowsiness may occur ° excitability may occur, especially in children ° alcohol, sedatives & tranquilizers may increase drowsiness ° be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery.

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

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

Directions

° take every 4-6 hours

° do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours.

Adults & children 12 years & over: 1-2 capsules

Children 6 to under 12 years: 1 capsule

Children under 6: ask a doctor

Other Information

Store at room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)

Protect from excessive moisture

Inactive ingredients

Lactose Monohydrate, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Steareate, Black Iron Oxide, Gelatin, Sodium Lauyl Sulfate, D&C Red No. 28, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Blue No. 1.

Distributed by:

SDA Laboratories, Inc.

Greenwich, CT 06830

Repackaged by:

Rebel Distributors Corp

Thousand Oaks, CA 91320

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: c46e1443-dffe-47a9-bc9a-acbe3a8b0b41 · Version 1
NDC: 21695-304, 21695-500