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Allergy ReliefChildrens

Dosage form
SOLUTION
Labeler
CVS WOONSOCKET PRESCRIPTION CENTER, INCORPORATED
Label updated
2026-06-03
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Active ingredient (in each 5 mL)

Diphenhydramine HCl 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 the child has

  • glaucoma
  • a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is

taking sedatives or tranquilizers.

When using this product

  • marked drowsiness may occur
  • sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
  • excitability may occur, especially in children

Keep out of reach of children.

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

Directions
  • do not take more than directed
  • do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours
  • mL = milliliter
  • only use the dose cup provided
  • find right dose on chart below
  • take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor
Age (yr) Dose (mL)
children under 2 years do not use
children 2 to 5 years do not use unless directed by a doctor
children 6 to 11 years 5 mL to 10 mL
Other information
  • each 5 mL contains: sodium 4 mg
  • store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
  • see end flap for expiration date and lot number
  • protect from light
Inactive ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, D&C red #33, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate dihydrate, sucrose

Questions or comments?

1-800-426-9391

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CVS™

NDC 51316-150-19

Ages
6-11
years

Cherry Flavor

Children’s
ALLERGY
RELIEF

Diphenhydramine HCl
12.5 mg / 5 mL
Oral Solution, Antihistamine

Compare to Children's Benadryl®
Allergy active ingredient*

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

No Added Alcohol

4–6
HOURS / DOSE

8 FL OZ (237 mL)

dosing cup
included

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: fe9d6a6e-38a1-44ae-a30f-596c5ec7d057 · Version 5
NDC: 51316-150