Rite Aid Corporation Children’s Allergy Plus Congestion Relief Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each 5 mL)
Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg
Purpose
Antihistamine
Nasal decongestant
Uses
- •temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
- •runny nose
- •sneezing
- •stuffy nose
- •itching of the nose or throat
- •nasal congestion
- •itchy, watery eyes
- •temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold:
- •runny nose
- •sneezing
- •nasal congestion
- •stuffy nose
- •temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure
Warnings
Do not use
- •to make a child sleepy
- •with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
- •if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- •heart disease
- •high blood pressure
- •thyroid disease
- •diabetes
- •glaucoma
- •trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- •a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
- •do not exceed recommended dose
- •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
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- •nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- •symptoms do not improve within 7 days or occur with a fever
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 (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.
| Age (yr) | Dose (mL) |
| children under 4 years | do not use |
| children 4 to 5 years | do not use unlessdirected by a doctor |
| children 6 to 11 years | 5 mL |
| adults and children 12 years and over | 10 mL |
- •find right dose on chart below
- •mL = milliliter
- •take every 4 hours
- •do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours
Other information
- •each 5 mL contains: sodium 10 mg
- •store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Protect from light. Store in outer carton until contents are used.
- •do not use if printed neckband is broken or missing
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, edetate disodium, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution