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Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
Advance Pharmaceutical Inc.
Label updated
2017-10-30
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active Ingredient

(in each TABLET)

Diphenhydramine HCl 50 mg

Purpose

Sleep Aid

Uses

 relieves occasional sleeplessness

Warnings

Do not use with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin

Ask a doctor before use if you have

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

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

    When using this product

  • you may get very drowsy
  • avoid alcoholic drinks
  • alcohol, sedatives & 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
  • adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 tablet at bedtime
  • children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Other Information
  • store at 15-30 °C (59-86 °F)
  • protect from moisture
Inactive Ingredients

Croscarmellose sodium, dicalcium phosphate, FD&C blue# 1(Al-lake), Magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose.

Questions or Comments

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP OR BAND AROUND ANY CAPSULE IS MISSING OR DAMAGED

Manufactured by: Advance Pharmaceutical Inc. Holtsville, NY 11742

Call 631-981-4600, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm ET, Monday-Friday

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE Tablet, USP 50 MG

ANTIHISTAMINE

NDC: 17714-023-50 – 50 COUNT

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: d1f51b7b-da65-4637-8199-f7d59e6dd1c1 · Version 2
NDC: 17714-023