Diphenhydramine Oral Liquid

Drug Facts

Diphenhydramine HCl, USP HCl 12.5 mg.

Antihistamine

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 common cold:

• runny nose
• sneezing

Do not use

• 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.
• a sodium-restricted diet

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 machiney
• excitability may occur, especially in children.

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

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

Directions

• take every 4-6 hours
• Do not use more than 6 times in 24 hours

adults and children 12 years of age and over	2 to 4 teaspoonfuls (25 to 50 mg)
children 6 to under 12 years of age	1 to 2 teaspoonfuls (12.5 to 25 mg)
children under 6 years	ask a doctor

• •store at room temperature 15º - 30ºC (59º - 86ºF)
• •protect from freezing.
• •protect from light.
• •each teaspoon (5 mL) contains: sodium 16 mg
• • TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IF BREAKAWAY BAND ON CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING

citric acid, D & C Red #33, FD & C Red #40, flavor, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sodium saccharin, sorbitol, sucrose, water.

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