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Allergy Relief

Dosage form
CAPSULE
Labeler
Rite Aid Corporation
Label updated
2026-08-04
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Active ingredient (in each banded capsule)

Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg

Purpose

Antihistamine

Uses
  • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
    • runny nose
    • itchy, watery eyes
    • sneezing
    • 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
  • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking sedatives or tranquilizers.

When using this product

  • marked drowsiness may occur
  • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
  • avoid alcoholic beverages
  • use caution 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
  • do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours
adults and children 12 years and over 1 to 2 capsules
children 6 to under 12 years 1 capsule
children under 6 years do not use

Other information
  • TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF OUTER PACKAGE IS OPENED OR BLISTER IS TORN OR BROKEN OR IF RED BAND AROUND CAPSULE IS BROKEN OR MISSING
  • store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
  • protect from moisture
  • see end flap for expiration date and lot number
Inactive ingredients

butylparaben, corn starch, D&C red #28, edible ink, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, gelatin, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, methylparaben, polysorbate 80, propylparaben, silicon dioxide

Questions or comments?

1-800-426-9391

Principal Display Panel

NDC 11822-0190-8

Compare to the active ingredient in Benadryl®*

ALLERGY RELIEF
DIPHENHYDRAMINE
HCl 25 mg
ANTIHISTAMINE

RELIEF OF
Sneezing • Runny nose
Itchy, watery eyes
Itchy throat

ACTUAL SIZE

24
CAPSULES

EACH CAPSULE INDIVIDUALLY BANDED FOR YOUR PROTECTION

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: ce393bff-498b-42e6-a41c-bbfbc58fb42c · Version 23
NDC: 11822-0190