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Diphenhydramine Oral Liquid

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc.
Label updated
2024-10-18
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient in each 5 mL ( in one teaspoonful)

Diphenhydramine HCl, 12.5 mg

Purpose

Antihistamine

Uses

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

  • runny nose
  • sneezing
  • itchy, watery eyes
  • itching of the nose or throat

temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold:

  • runny nose
  • sneezing
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.
  • a sodium-restricted diet

Label information

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 use more than 6 dose in 24 hours
adults and children 12 years of age and over 2 to 4 teaspoonfuls (25 to 50 mg)
children 6 to under 12 years of age 1 to 2 teaspoonfuls (12.5 to 25 mg)
children under 6 years ask a doctor

Other information
  • store at room temperature 15º - 30ºC (59º - 86ºF)
  • protect from freezing
  • protect from light
  • each teaspoon (5 mL) contains: sodium 8 mg

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IF BREAKAWAY BAND ON CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

Inactive ingredients

cherry flavor, citric acid, D & C Red #33, FD & C Red #40, flavor, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sodium saccharin, sorbitol, sucrose, water.

Questions or comments?

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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Rising Health, LLC

NDC 57237-305-12

Diphenhydramine Hcl 12.5 mg/5 mL Oral Solution

4 fl oz (118 mL)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: d8462e6f-a9fb-4701-97e2-d81a47f3e196 · Version 2
NDC: 57237-305