Banophen

Drug Facts

Diphenhydramine HCl USP 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

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.

• 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

• each teaspoonful (5 mL) contains: sodium 7 mg
• store at room temperature 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)

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

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Product: 17856-5174

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

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

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