Target Children’s allergy liquid Diphenhydramine HCl
Active ingredient (in each 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
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 the child has
- ▪a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis
- ▪glaucoma
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is
taking sedatives or tranquilizers.
When using this product
- ▪marked drowsiness may occur
- ▪sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- ▪excitability may occur, especially in children
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at (1-800-222-1222).
Directions
Attention: use only enclosed dosing cup designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.
| Age (yr) | Dose (mL) |
| 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 | 5 mL to 10 mL |
- ▪find right dose on chart below
- ▪take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor
- ▪do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours
- ▪mL = milliliter
Other information
- •each 5 mL contains: sodium 15 mg
- •store at room temperature
- •see bottom panel for lot number and expiration date
- •protect from light
- •contains low sodium
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, flavor, glycerin, potassium citrate, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose.