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Benadryl Allergy EXTRA STRENGTH

Dosage form
TABLET, FILM COATED
Labeler
Kenvue Brands LLC
Label updated
2024-09-06
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Diphenhydramine HCl 50 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

  • 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
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

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

Label information

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

Directions
  • take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor
  • do not take more than 6 times in 24 hours

adults and children 12 years and over 1 tablet
children under 12 years do not use
Other information
  • each tablet contains: calcium 35 mg
  • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F). Protect from light.
  • do not use if blister unit is torn or broken
Inactive ingredients

carnauba wax, croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

call 1-877-717-2824 (toll-free) or 215-273-8755 (collect)

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NEW NDC 50580-533-24

Benadryl ®

ALLERGY

EXTRA STRENGTH

Diphenhydramine HCl 50mg | Antihistamine

✓ Sneezing ✓ Runny Nose

✓ Itchy, Watery Eyes ✓ Itchy Throat

actual size

24 TABLETS

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: dd0a8069-18d8-5696-e053-2995a90a2f22 · Version 4
NDC: 50580-533