Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride
- Dosage form
- LIQUID
- Labeler
- Physicians Total Care, Inc.
- Label updated
- 2012-06-05
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- See original label
Label information
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each teaspoon (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
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
- 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 to 4 teaspoons (25 mg to 50 mg) |
| children 6 to under 12 years | ask a doctor |
| children 4 to 5 years | do not use unless directed by a doctor |
| children under 4 years | do not use |
Other information
- each teaspoon (5 mL) contains: sodium 5 mg
- store between 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). Protect from light.
Inactive ingredients
artificial cherry flavors, citric acid, D&C Red #33, FD&C Red #40, glycerin, polysorbate 20, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sodium saccharin, sorbitol solution
Questions?
call 1-888-838-2872, weekdays, 8 AM - 5 PM Eastern Time
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
NDC 54868-1227-0
[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]
TAMPER-EVIDENT
Diphenhydramine HCl USP
12.5 mg per 5 mL)
ONE PINT (473 mL)
ANTIHISTAMINE
ALCOHOL-FREE
SUGAR-FREE
CHERRY-FLAVORED
TAMPER-EVIDENT: Do not use this product if
inner foil seal over the mouth of the bottle
is cut, torn, broken or missing.
NOT FOR HOUSEHOLDS
WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
DailyMed Set ID: f8b5c38c-eb9f-4ebd-ae3d-aaea2117b2e7 · Version 1
NDC: 54868-1227