Diphenhydramine HCl
- Dosage form
- LIQUID
- Labeler
- ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP.
- Label updated
- 2021-04-21
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Active ingredient (in each teaspoonful (5 mL))
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
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
- avoid alcoholic beverages
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- excitability may occur, especially in children
- marked drowsiness may occur
- use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
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 6 doses in 24 hours
- mL = milliliter; FL OZ = fluid ounce
- find right dose on chart below
- take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor
| Age | Dose |
| adults and children 12 years and over | 2 - 4 teaspoonsful (25 mg to 50 mg) |
| children 6 to 11 years | 1 - 2 teaspoonsful (12.5 mg to 25 mg) |
| children 2 to 5 years | do not use unless directed by a doctor |
| children under 2 years | do not use |
Other information
- each teaspoonful (5 mL) contains: sodium 5 mg
- store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
- use by expiration date on package
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, D&C red #33, FD&C red #40, flavors, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate dihydrate, sucrose
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NDC 17856-6985-01
Diphenhydramine HCl
Oral Solution
Antihistamine
12.5 mg/5 mL
Institutional Dispensing only
Cherry Flavored
Alcohol Free
[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]
NDC 17856-6985-02
Diphenhydramine HCl
Oral Solution
Antihistamine
25 mg/5 mL
Institutional Dispensing only
Cherry Flavored
Alcohol Free
[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]
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NDC: 17856-6985