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Banophen

Dosage form
TABLET, FILM COATED
Labeler
A-S Medication Solutions
Label updated
2024-01-08
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg

Purpose

Antihistamine

Uses
  • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
    • runny nose
    • itchy, watery eyes
    • sneezing
    • 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
  • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the 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 beverages
  • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
  • use caution 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
  • do not take more than directed
  • 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 to 2 tablets
children 6 to under 12
years
1 tablet
children under 6 years do not use
Other information
  • each tablet contains: calcium 30 mg
  • TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF OUTER PACKAGE IS OPENED OR BLISTER IS TORN OR BROKEN
  • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
  • protect from moisture
  • see end flap for expiration date and lot number
Inactive ingredients

corn starch, D&C red #27 aluminum lake, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, silicon dioxide, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

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HOW SUPPLIED

Product: 50090-5546

NDC: 50090-5546-0 12 TABLET, FILM COATED in a BLISTER PACK / 2 in a CARTON

BANOPHEN (DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL) TABLET

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: e1b05e0c-3c61-4e2e-8e6c-ca1ed5bb93cd · Version 5
NDC: 50090-5546