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Banophen

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
Atlantic Biologicals Corps
Label updated
2019-09-17
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each teaspoonful (5 mL))

Diphenhydramine HCl USP 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

Label information

Do not use

  • to make a child sleepy
  • with any other product containing diphenhydramine, including one applied topically.

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.

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 the reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions
  • take every 4 to 6 hours
  • do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours
adults and children 12 years and over 2 - 4 teaspoonsful (25 mg to 50 mg)
children 6 to under 12 years 1 - 2 teaspoonsful (12.5 mg to 25 mg)
children 2 to 5 years of age do not use unless directed by a doctor
children under 2 years of age do not use
Other information
  • each teaspoonful (5 mL) contains: sodium 7 mg
  • store at room temperature 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
Inactive ingredients

artificial cherry flavor, citric acid, D&C Red #33, FD&C Red #40, glycerin, polysorbate 20, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sodium saccharin, sorbitol solution

Questions or comments?

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HOW SUPPLIED

Product: 17856-5174

NDC: 17856-5174-2 5 mL in a CUP

NDC: 17856-5174-1 10 mL in a CUP, UNIT-DOSE

BANOPHEN (DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE) LIQUID

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: f60f923c-b2d6-4917-98cc-b0a8e3e47239 · Version 6
NDC: 17856-5174