Benadryl®
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg
Purpose
Antihistamine
Uses
- •temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:orunny noseosneezingoitchy, watery eyesoitching of the nose or throat
- •temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold:orunny noseosneezing
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
- •trouble urinating due to an enlarged 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 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 and over | 1 to 2 tablets |
| children 6 to under 12 years | 1 tablet |
| children under 6 years | do not use |
- •take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor
- •do not take more than 6 times in 24 hours
Other information
- •each tablet contains: calcium 15 mg
- •store between 20-25°C (68-77°F). Protect from light.
- •do not use if carton is opened or if blister unit is broken
Inactive ingredients
carnauba wax, croscarmellose sodium, D&C red no. 27 aluminum lake, dibasic calcium phosphate, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, titanium dioxide