SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Drug Facts
Active ingredient in each 5 mL ( in one teaspoonful)
Diphenhydramine HCl, 12.5 mg
Purpose
Antihistamine
Uses
temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold:
- runny nose
- sneezing
- itchy, watery eyes
- itching of the nose or throat
Warnings
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
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 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.
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
| 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 |
- take every 4-6 hours
- Do not use more than 6 dose in 24 hours
Other information
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IF BREAKAWAY BAND ON CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.
- store at room temperature 15º - 30ºC (59º - 86ºF)
- protect from freezing
- protect from light
- each teaspoon (5 mL) contains: sodium 8 mg
Inactive ingredients
cherry flavor, citric acid, D & C Red #33, FD & C Red #40, flavor, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sodium saccharin, sorbitol, sucrose, water.