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Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride

Dosage form
CAPSULE
Labeler
CVS Pharmacy, Inc
Label updated
2024-12-02
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each banded capsule)

Diphenhydramine HCI 25 mg

성분·작용

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

주의사항

Label information

Do not use

 to make a child sleepy

 with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin

Label information

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

Label information

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers

Label information

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

Label information

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children.

Label information

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

DIrections

 take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor

 do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours

adults and children 12 years of age and over 1 to 2 capsules
children 6 to under 12 years of age 1 capsule
children under 6 years of age do not use this product in
children under 6 years of age

Other information

 store in a dry place at 15° – 30°C (59° – 86°F)
 protect from moisture

첨가제

corn starch, D&C red #28, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, gelatin, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, sodium lauryl sulfate

제조사 문의

Questions or comments? 1-800-231-4670

Label information

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Johnson & Johnson Corporation, owner of the registered trademark Benadryl®.

Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895
© 2022 CVS/pharmacy
CVS.com® 1-800-SHOP CVS V-34601

Product of China. Manufactured and packaged in the U.S.A. using domestic and imported ingredients.

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING OR IF RED BAND AROUND CAPSULE IS BROKEN OR MISSING

포장 표시

Compare to the active ingredient in Benadryl®*

Allergy Relief

DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
25 mg - Antihistamine

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

100 CAPSULES

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: f4468840-e17c-6888-e053-2995a90a04a0 · Version 2
NDC: 51316-835