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DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Dosage form
CAPSULE
Labeler
DIRECT RX
Label updated
2015-08-27
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

(in each capsule)

Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Antihistamine

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE SECTION

temporarily relieves these symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
runny nose
itchy nose or throat
sneezing
itchy, watery eyes

WARNINGS SECTION

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.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

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

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
  • adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 to 2 capsules every 4-6 hours; not more than 6 doses in 24 hours
  • children under 12 years: ask a doctor
OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION
  • store at 15-30 °C (59-86 °F)
  • protect from moisture
  • For 1000 Count: This is a bulk package. Dispense contents in a tight, light-resistant container with a child-resistant closure as defined in the USP
INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

benzyl alcohol, butylparaben, D&C red# 28, edible black ink, FD&C bule #1, FD&C red# 40, gelatin, lactose, magnesium stearate, methylparaben, polysorbate 80, propylparaben, sodium laurel sulfate

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

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

Distributed by: Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: d2d07121-66f2-4726-acd5-6e8c33d91024 · Version 3
NDC: 61919-078