Diphenhydramine HCl Capsules, USP

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

(in each capsule)

Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg

Purpose

Antihistamine

Uses

temporarily relieves these symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:

• runny nose
• sneezing
• itchy nose or throat
• itchy, watery eyes

Warnings

Do not use with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin

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

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking sedatives or tranquilizers

When using this product

• you may get very drowsy
• avoid alcoholic drinks
• alcohol, sedatives & tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
• be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
• excitability may occur, especially in children

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

Other information

• adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 to 2 capsules every 4 to 6 hours; not more than 6 doses in 24 hours
• children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Inactive ingredients

benzyl alcohol, butylparaben, D&C red #28, edible black ink, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, gelatin, lactose, magnesium stearate, methylparaben, polysorbate 80, propylparaben, sodium lauryl sulfate