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SPL Set ID 42ad618b-d2e5-4c58-9407-386df4fe4004
Route
ORAL
Published
Effective Date 2024-05-07
Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients
Diphenhydramine (12.5 mg)
Inactive Ingredients
Citric Acid Monohydrate Fd&c Red No. 40 Glycerin Poloxamer 407 Water Sodium Benzoate Sodium Chloride Sodium Citrate, Unspecified Form Sucrose D&c Red No. 33

Identifiers & Packaging

Marketing Status
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG Active Since 2024-04-18

Description

(in each 5 mL teaspoonful) Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5mg

Purpose

Antihistamine


Medication Information

Purpose

Antihistamine

Description

(in each 5 mL teaspoonful) Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5mg

Uses
  • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other respiratory allergies:
  • sneezing
  • itching of the nose or throat
  • runny nose
  • itchy watery eyes
  • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold:
  • sneezing
  • runny nose
Section 50565-1

Warnings

Do not use

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

Ask a doctor before use if the child has

  • glaucoma
  • a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the  child istaking sedatives or tranquilizers

When using this product

  • marked drowsiness may occur
  • excitability may occur, especially in children
  • sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness

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

Directions
  •  if needed, take every 4-6 hours
  • do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours
 Children under 4 years of age:  do not use
 Children 4 to under 6 years of age:  do not use unless directed by a doctor
 Children 6 to under 12 years of age:  1 to 2 teaspoonfuls (12.5 mg to 25 mg)

Product Label

Active Ingredient

(in each 5 mL teaspoonful)

Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5mg

Other Information
  • Keep carton for full directions for use
  • each teaspoonful contains: sodium 10 mg
  • store at 20° - 25° C (68° - 77° F)
  • dosage cup provided
Inactive Ingredients

Citric acid, D&C Red # 33, FD&C Red # 40, flavor, glycerin, poloxamer 407, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sucrose

Questions Or Comments?

Call weekdays from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM EST at 1-877-798-5944


Structured Label Content

Uses
  • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other respiratory allergies:
  • sneezing
  • itching of the nose or throat
  • runny nose
  • itchy watery eyes
  • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold:
  • sneezing
  • runny nose
Section 50565-1 (50565-1)

Purpose

Antihistamine

Warnings

Do not use

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

Ask a doctor before use if the child has

  • glaucoma
  • a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the  child istaking sedatives or tranquilizers

When using this product

  • marked drowsiness may occur
  • excitability may occur, especially in children
  • sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness

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

Directions
  •  if needed, take every 4-6 hours
  • do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours
 Children under 4 years of age:  do not use
 Children 4 to under 6 years of age:  do not use unless directed by a doctor
 Children 6 to under 12 years of age:  1 to 2 teaspoonfuls (12.5 mg to 25 mg)

Product Label (Product label)

Active Ingredient

(in each 5 mL teaspoonful)

Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5mg

Other Information
  • Keep carton for full directions for use
  • each teaspoonful contains: sodium 10 mg
  • store at 20° - 25° C (68° - 77° F)
  • dosage cup provided
Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

Citric acid, D&C Red # 33, FD&C Red # 40, flavor, glycerin, poloxamer 407, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sucrose

Questions Or Comments? (Questions or comments?)

Call weekdays from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM EST at 1-877-798-5944


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