Children's Benadryl ® Chewables
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Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each chewable tablet)
Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg
Purpose
Antihistamine
Uses
- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: runny nosesneezingitchy, watery eyesitching 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
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- glaucoma
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
- marked drowsiness may occur
- avoid alcohol drinks
- alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
- excitability may occur, especially in children
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a healthcare professional before use.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)
Directions
| 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 | 1 to 2 chewable tablets (12.5 mg to 25 mg) |
| adults and children 12 years and over | 2 to 4 chewable tablets (25 mg to 50 mg) |
- find right dose on chart below
- take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor
- do not take more than 6 times in 24 hours
Other information
- store between 20-25°C (68-77°F). Avoid high humidity. Protect from light.
- do not use if carton or blister unit is opened or broken/unsealed
- see bottom panel for lot number and expiration date
Inactive ingredients
crospovidone, D&C red no. 30 aluminum lake, D&C red no. 7 calcium lake, dextrose excipient, ethylcellulose, FD&C blue no. 1 aluminum lake, flavors, gum arabic, hydroxypropylcellulose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, sucralose, sugar spheres, tartaric acid