Diphenhist
- Dosage form
- LIQUID
- Labeler
- Rebel Distributors Corp
- Label updated
- 2012-03-20
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride
Label information
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each 5mL teaspoonful)
Diphenhydramine HCl USP 12.5 mg
Purpose
Antihistamine
Uses
temporarily relieves these symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies
- runny nose
- sneezing
- itchy, water eyes
- itchy nose or throat
Warnings
Label information
Do not use with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
Label information
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
Label information
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers
Label information
When using this product
- you may get very drowsy
- 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.
Directions
- take every 4 – 6 hours
- do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours
| adults and children 12 years and over | 2 - 4 teaspoonfuls |
| children 6 to under 12 years | 1 - 2 teaspoonfuls |
| children under 6 | do not use |
Other information
-
each teaspoonful (5 mL) contains:
sodium 5 mg - store between 20°-25° C (68°-77°F)
- protect from light. Store in outer carton until contents used
Inactive ingredients
artificial cherry flavor, citric acid, D&C red #33, FD&C red #40, glycerin, polysorbate 20, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution
Questions or comments?
call 1-800-645-2158, 9 am - 5pm ET, Monday - Friday
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ACTIVE INGREDIENT IN
BENADRYL®
ALLERGY LIQUID*
CHILDREN'S ALCOHOL-FREE
ALLERGY MEDICATION
Diphenhist ®
ORAL SOLUTION
Diphenydramine HCI, USP
Antihistamine
For Temporary Relief of
Symptoms of Upper
Respiratory Allergies
and Hay Fever
4 fl oz
(118 mL)
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DailyMed Set ID: eefc47ff-ed87-4f98-9fa2-9cb1a0793ba9 · Version 1
NDC: 42254-184