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Allergy Relief

Dosage form
SOLUTION
Labeler
CVS PHARMACY
Label updated
2026-07-27
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Active ingredient (in each 20 mL)

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
Warnings

Do not use

  • 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
  • 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
  • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
  • use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
  • avoid alcoholic beverages
  • 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
  • do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours
  • mL = milliliter
  • only use the dose cup provided
  • adults and children 12 years and over: take 20 mL every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor
  • children under 12 years: do not use
Other information
  • each 20 mL contains: sodium 15 mg
  • store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
  • see end flap for expiration date and lot number
Inactive ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate dihydrate, sucralose, xanthan gum

Questions or comments?

1-800-426-9391

Principal display panel

NDC 69842-798-36

♥CVS™

Cherry Flavor

Maximum Strength
ALLERGY
RELIEF

Diphenhydramine HCl
50 mg per 20 mL

Oral Solution, Antihistamine

Relief of: Itchy & watery eyes,
Runny nose, Itchy throat, Sneezing

DYE
FREE

Ages 12
& Older

4 FL OZ (118 mL)

Under OTC monograph.

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: e958eef1-8aae-4365-ac64-95a9e8e7e0f2 · Version 15
NDC: 69842-798