Benadryl®™ALLERGY
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each gelcap)
Diphenhydramine HCl 25 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
- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold: runny nosesneezing
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
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- glaucoma
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
When using this product
- 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
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
| adults and children 12 years of age and over | 1 to 2 gelcaps |
| children 6 to under 12 years of age | 1 gelcap |
| children under 6 years of age | do not use this product in children under 6 years of age |
- if needed, repeat dose every 4 to 6 hours
- do not take more than 6 times in 24 hours
Other information
- each gelcap contains: calcium 35 mg
- store between 20-25°C (68-77°F). Avoid high humidity.
- do not use if carton is open or if blister unit is broken
- see side panel for lot number and expiration date
Inactive ingredients
benzyl alcohol, black iron oxide, butylparaben, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, crospovidone, D&C red #28, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, edetate calcium disodium, FD&C red #40, gelatin, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, methylparaben, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, propylparaben, red iron oxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium propionate, titanium dioxide, yellow iron oxide