Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients

Diphenhydramine (12.5 mg)

Inactive Ingredients

Anhydrous Citric Acid Glycerin Water D&c Red No. 33 Sodium Benzoate Sucrose Fd&c Red No. 40 Poloxamer 407 Sodium Chloride Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate

Identifiers & Packaging

Marketing Status

OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG Completed Since 2015-03-31 Until 2026-11-28

Medication Information

Purpose

Antihistamine

Description

Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg

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

Directions

do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours
take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor
measure only with dosing cup provided. Do not use any other dosing device
mL = milliliter
keep dosing cup with product
find the right dose on the chart below

age (yr)	Dose (mL)
children 6 to 11 years	5 mL to 10 mL
children 2 to 5 years	do not use unless directed by a doctor
children under 2 years	do not use

Do Not Use

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

Package Label

BEST CHOICE Children's Allergy Cherry Flavor

Other Information

each 5 mL contains: sodium 6 mg
store between 20-25ºC (68-77ºF). Do not refrigerate
Protect from light. Store in outer carton until contents are used.

Inactive Ingredients

anhydrous 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 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

Principal Display Panel

Compare to the active ingredient in Children's Benadryl® Allergy**

Children's Allergy

Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg/5 mL

Antihistamine

Oral Solution

For relief of:

Sneezing
Runny nose
Itchy, water eyes
Itchy of the nose or throat

Cherry Flavor

For ages 6 to 11 years

Alcohol Free

FL OZ (mL)

Dosing Cup Included

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Inc., distributor of Benadryl® Allergy.

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IF CARTON IS OPENED OR IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL AROUND BOTTLE OR UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY:

ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC.

KANSAS CITY, KANSAS 66106

When Using This Product

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

Keep Out of Reach of Children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Active Ingredient (in Each 5 Ml)

Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg

Ask A Doctor Before Use If the Child Has

a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis
glaucoma
a sodium restricted diet

Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If the Child Is

taking sedatives or tranquilizers

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

Purpose

Antihistamine

Directions

do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours
take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor
measure only with dosing cup provided. Do not use any other dosing device
mL = milliliter
keep dosing cup with product
find the right dose on the chart below

age (yr)	Dose (mL)
children 6 to 11 years	5 mL to 10 mL
children 2 to 5 years	do not use unless directed by a doctor
children under 2 years	do not use

Do Not Use (Do not use)

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

Package Label

BEST CHOICE Children's Allergy Cherry Flavor

Other Information (Other information)

each 5 mL contains: sodium 6 mg
store between 20-25ºC (68-77ºF). Do not refrigerate
Protect from light. Store in outer carton until contents are used.

Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

anhydrous 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 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

Principal Display Panel

Compare to the active ingredient in Children's Benadryl® Allergy**

Children's Allergy

Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg/5 mL

Antihistamine

Oral Solution

For relief of:

Sneezing
Runny nose
Itchy, water eyes
Itchy of the nose or throat

Cherry Flavor

For ages 6 to 11 years

Alcohol Free

FL OZ (mL)

Dosing Cup Included

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Inc., distributor of Benadryl® Allergy.

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IF CARTON IS OPENED OR IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL AROUND BOTTLE OR UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY:

ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC.

KANSAS CITY, KANSAS 66106

When Using This Product (When using this product)

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

Keep Out of Reach of Children. (Keep out of reach of children.)

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Active Ingredient (in Each 5 Ml) (Active ingredient (in each 5 mL))

Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg

Ask A Doctor Before Use If the Child Has (Ask a doctor before use if the child has)

a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis
glaucoma
a sodium restricted diet

Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If the Child Is (Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is)

taking sedatives or tranquilizers

Advanced Ingredient Data

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Raw Label Data

All Sections (JSON)

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Drug Facts

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Identifiers & Packaging

Medication Information

Structured Label Content

Advanced Ingredient Data

Raw Label Data

Additional Information