Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each 5 mL)
Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg
Purpose
Antihistamine
Uses
- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
Warnings
Do not use
- to make a child sleep
- with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
Ask a doctor before use if the child has
- glaucoma
- a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis
- a sodium-restricted diet
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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Directions
| Age (yr) | Dose (mL) |
| children 6 to 11 years | 5 mL to 10 mL |
| children 2 to 5 years | do not use unless directed by a doctor |
| children under 2 years | do not use |
- do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours
- take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor
- measure only with dosing cup provided. Do not use any other dosing device.
- mL = milliliter
- keep dosing cup with product
- find the right dose on the chart below
Other information
- each 5 mL contains: sodium 6 mg
- store between 20-25°C (68-77°F). Do not refrigerate.
- Protect frim light. Store in outer carton until contents are used
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, D&C red #33, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, poloxamer 407, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sucrose