Allergy Antihistamine Capsules
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each banded capsule)
Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg
Purpose
Antihistamine
Uses
- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:runny noseitchy, watery eyessneezingitching of the nose or throat
- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold:runny nosesneezing
Warnings
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 you have
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- glaucoma
- difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers.
When using this product
- marked drowsiness may occur
- avoid alcoholic beverages
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
- excitability may occur, especially in children
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.
Directions
| adults and children 12 years and over | 1 to 2 capsules |
| children 6 to under 12 years | 1 capsule |
| children under 6 years | do not use |
- take every 4 to 6 hours
- do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours
Other information
- store at room temperature between 20-25 °C (68-77 °F)
Inactive ingredients
butylparaben, D&C Red #28, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #40, gelatin, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, methylparaben, polysorbate 80, propylparaben, purified water, sodium lauryl sulphate, starch