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Diphenhydramine

Dosage form
CAPSULE
Labeler
Safetec of America, Inc.
Label updated
2020-01-27
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each capsule)

Diphenhydramine HCl 25 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

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

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 to 2 capsules
children 6 to under 12 years 1 capsule
children under 6 years do not use
Other information
  • each capsule contains: calcium 20 mg
  • store at room temperature 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). Avoid high humidity. Protect from light
Inactive ingredients

benzyl alcohol, butyl paraben, D&C red #28, edible black ink, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, gelatin, lactose, magnesium stearate, methyl paraben, polysorbate 80, propyl paraben, sodium lauryl sulfate

Questions or comments?

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Principal Display Panel - 25 mg Pouch Label

Safetec
of America, Inc.

DO NOT USE IF POUCH IS TORN OR DAMAGED

Manufactured for Safetec of America, Inc.
Buffalo NY 14215

Allergy Relief

Diphenhydramine HCl

antihistamine 2 Capsules

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

Principal Display Panel – 50 Pouches Carton Label

Safetec®
of America, Inc.

*Compare to the active ingredient in Benadryl®

NDC 61010-4409-1

Allergy Relief

Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg

PUSH TO OPEN

Dispense through opening

Antihistamine

  • Itchy Watery Eyes
  • Sneezing
  • Runny Nose

TAMPER EVIDENT UNIT DOSE POUCHES

DO NOT USE IF POUCH IS TORN OR DAMAGED

50 Pouches 2 Capsules per pouch

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

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Principal Display Panel – 100 Pouches Carton Label

Safetec®
of America, Inc.

*Compare to the active ingredient in Benadryl®

NDC 61010-4409-2

Allergy Relief

Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg – Antihistamine

  • Itchy Watery Eyes
  • Sneezing
  • Runny Nose

PUSH TO OPEN

Dispense through opening

TAMPER EVIDENT UNIT DOSE POUCHES

DO NOT USE IF POUCH IS TORN OR DAMAGED

100 Pouches 2 Capsules per pouch

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: ef6b86cc-bfc5-4e74-a806-33de9a68ce45 · Version 2
NDC: 61010-4409