diphenhydramine hydrochloride capsules, usp 25 mg (dye free)

SPL v5

SPL

SPL Set ID 0203d919-dc1f-cca0-e063-6394a90aa1aa

Route

oral

Published

Effective Date 2026-01-24

Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients

diphenhydramine (25 mg)

Inactive Ingredients

gelatin glycerin polyethylene glycol 400 propylene glycol sorbitol water

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance

Shape: capsule Color: white Size: 15 mm

Marketing Status

otc monograph drug active Since 2023-08-07

Purpose

Antihistamine

Description

Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride USP 25mg

Medication Information

Uses

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

runny nose
sneezing
itchy, watery eyes
itching of the nose or throat

temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold:

runny nose
sneezing

Purpose

Antihistamine

Directions

take every 4 to 6 hours
do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours

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 this product in children under 6 years of age

Other Information

store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). Avoid high humidity and excessive heat. Protect from light.

Inactive Ingredients

gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol 400, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution

Description

Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride USP 25mg

Section 50565-1

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact aPoison Control Center right away.

Section 50568-5

Ask a Doctor or Pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers

Section 51945-4

Section 53414-9

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Do Not Use

to make a child sleepy
with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin

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

Active Ingredient (in Each Softgel)

Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride USP 25mg

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

Structured Label Content

Uses

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

runny nose
sneezing
itchy, watery eyes
itching of the nose or throat

temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold:

runny nose
sneezing

Purpose

Antihistamine

Directions

take every 4 to 6 hours
do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours

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 this product in children under 6 years of age

Other Information

store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). Avoid high humidity and excessive heat. Protect from light.

Inactive Ingredients

gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol 400, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution

Section 50565-1 (50565-1)

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact aPoison Control Center right away.

Section 50568-5 (50568-5)

Ask a Doctor or Pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers

Section 51945-4 (51945-4)

Section 53414-9 (53414-9)

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Do Not Use (Do not use)

to make a child sleepy
with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin

When Using This Product (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

Active Ingredient (in Each Softgel) (Active ingredient (in each softgel))

Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride USP 25mg

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have (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

Advanced Ingredient Data

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Raw Label Data

All Sections (JSON)

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