Medique @ Home Diphen Caplet
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Drug Facts
OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 25 mg
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
Purpose
Antihistamine
INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION
Uses
■ temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other respiratory allergies
■ runny nose ■ sneezing ■ itching of the nose or throat ■ itchy, watery eyes
■ temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold
■ runny nose ■ sneezing
WARNINGS SECTION
Warnings
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
Do not use
■ to make a child sleepy
■ with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one that is used on skin.
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
Ask a doctor before use if you have
■ a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
■ trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
■ glaucoma
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 the reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
Directions
■ take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor
■ do not take more than 6 times in 24 hours
Adults and children12 years and over 1 to 2 caplets
Children 6 to under 12 years 1 caplet
Children under 6 years do not use
OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION
Other information
■ store at room temperature 68º-77ºF (20º-25ºC)
■ protect from light
■ TAMPER EVIDENT child resistant packets
■ do not use any opened or torn packets
INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Inactive ingredients
croscarmellose sodium, D&C red #27 aluminum lake, hypromellose, lactose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, silicon dioxide, titanium dioxide
OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION
Questions or comments? 1-800-634-7680
PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
Medique® @ Home
Diphen Caplets
Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg
Antihistamine
Pull to Open
Child-Resistant Packets
*not actual size
50 Packets
(1 Caplet Per Packet)
Compare to the active ingredient in Benadryl® Ultratab® Tablets