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Banophen
- Dosage form
- TABLET
- Labeler
- Carilion Materials Management
- Label updated
- 2016-08-04
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg
Purpose
Antihistamine
Uses
- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
- itchy, watery eyes
- sneezing
- runny nose
- itching of the nose or throat
- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold:
- runny nose
- sneezing
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
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking sedatives or tranquilizers.
When using this product
- marked drowsiness may occur
- avoid alcoholic drinks
- alcohol, sedatives, and 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
- take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor
- do not take more than 6 times in 24 hours
| adults and children 12 years and over | 1 to 2 tablets |
| children 6 to under 12 years | 1 tablet |
| children under 6 years | do not use |
Other information
- store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
- protect from moisture
- see end flap for expiration date and lot number
Inactive ingredients
corn starch, D&C red #27 aluminum lake, dicalcium phosphate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, silicon dioxide, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide
Diphenhydramin HCL 25 MG TAB
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NDC: 68151-2908