Banophen
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each teaspoonful (5 mL))
Diphenhydramine HCl USP 12.5 mg
Purpose
Antihistamine
Uses
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
Warnings
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
Do not use
- to make a child sleepy
- with any other product containing diphenhydramine, including one applied topically.
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
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
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
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of the reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
| 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 |
- take every 4 to 6 hours
- do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours
Other information
- each teaspoonful (5 mL) contains: sodium 7 mg
- store at room temperature 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
Inactive ingredients
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
HOW SUPPLIED
Product: 17856-5174
NDC: 17856-5174-2 5 mL in a CUP
NDC: 17856-5174-1 10 mL in a CUP, UNIT-DOSE