Active ingredient (in each 5 mL teaspoonful)
Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg
Purpose
Antihistamine
Uses
- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
- sneezing
- itching of the nose or throat
- runny nose
- itchy, watery eyes
- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold:
- sneezing
- runny nose
Warnings
Do not use
- with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
- to make a child sleepy
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
- a sodium-restricted diet
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
- avoid alcoholic drinks
- marked drowsiness may occur
- excitability may occur, especially in children
- alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
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
| children under 4 years of age | do not use |
| children 4 to under 6 years of age | do not use unless directed by a doctor |
| children 6 to under12 years of age | 1 to 2 teaspoonfuls(12.5 mg to 25 mg) |
| adults and children 12 years of age and over | 2 to 4 teaspoonfuls(25 mg to 50 mg) |
- if needed, take every 4-6 hours
- do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours
Other information
- each teaspoonful contains: sodium 15 mg
- store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
Inactive ingredients
citric acid, D&C red no. 33, FD&C red no. 40, flavor, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, poloxamer 407, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sorbitol