Childrens Benadryl Allergy Plus Congestion
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Drug Facts
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
| Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg | Antihistamine |
| Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg | Nasal decongestant |
Uses
- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: runny nosesneezingitchy, watery eyesitching of the nose or throatnasal congestionstuffy nose
- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold: runny nosesneezingnasal congestionstuffy 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
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- glaucoma
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
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
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
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 4 years | do not use |
| children 4 to 5 years | do not use unless directed 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 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
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, edetate disodium, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, flavors, glycerin, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose