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Banophen

Dosage form
CAPSULE
Labeler
NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.
Label updated
2024-12-12
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Active Ingredient (in each banded capsule)

Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg

Purpose

Antihistamine

Use

Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies

  • runny nose
  • sneezing
  • itchy, watery eyes
  • itchy throat and nose
  • 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
  • glaucoma
  • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
  • 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 4-6 hours
  • Do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours
adults and children 12 years of age and over Take 1 capsule (50 mg)
children under 12 years of age ask a doctor, the proper dosage strength is not available in this package**
**Do not attempt to break capsules. The proper dosage strength and dosing information for children under 12 years of age is available on the 25 mg package.
Other Information
  • Store at room temperature, USP.
  • Do not use if either capsule band or imprinted safety seal under cap is broken or missing
  • Protect from moisture
  • Contains lactose
Inactive Ingredients

D&C Red #28, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #40, Gelatin, Lactose and Starch.

Questions?

Questions or comments? (800) 616-2471

Distributed by

MAJOR® PHARMACEUTICALS
17177 N Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233,
Livonia, MI 48152

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: d4ec6dfd-61b0-7153-e053-2995a90ad88f · Version 2
NDC: 68071-2611