Diphenhydramine HCl

Diphenhydramine 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

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

• a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
• glaucoma
• difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking sedatives or tranquilizers.

When using this product

• avoid alcoholic beverages
• alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
• excitability may occur, especially in children
• marked drowsiness may occur
• use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

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.

• do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours
• mL = milliliter; FL OZ = fluid ounce
• find right dose on chart below
• take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor

Age	Dose
adults and children 12 years and over	2 - 4 teaspoonsful (25 mg to 50 mg)
children 6 to 11 years	1 - 2 teaspoonsful (12.5 mg to 25 mg)
children 2 to 5 years	do not use unless directed by a doctor
children under 2 years	do not use

• each teaspoonful (5 mL) contains: sodium 5 mg
• store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
• use by expiration date on package

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

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