Children's Benadryl ® DYE-FREE ALLERGY
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
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: runny nosesneezingitchy, watery eyesitching 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, even one used on skin
Ask a doctor before use if the child has
- a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis
- glaucoma
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
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
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)
Directions
Attention: use only enclosed dosing cup specifically designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.
| 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
- mL = milliliter
- take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor
- do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours
Other information
- each 5 mL contains: sodium 10 mg
- store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
- do not use if carton tape or bottle wrap imprinted with "Sealed For Your Safety" is broken or missing
- see bottom panel for lot number and expiration date
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, flavors, glycerin, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution