Benadryl

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Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each capsule)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Antihistamine

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

• 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

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Do not use

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

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

Ask a doctor before use if you have

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

• a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
• glaucoma
• trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers

When using this product

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

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

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

• 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

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

• store between 20-25°C (68-77°F). Avoid high humidity and excessive heat. Protect from light.
• do not use if carton is open or blister unit is broken

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol. Capsules are imprinted with edible dye-free ink.

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

call 1-877-717-2824 (toll-free) or 215-273-8755 (collect)

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 25 mg Capsule Blister Pack Carton Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Austin/Travis Co. Health & Human Services Dept.

Benadryl
25mg/24
Caps

Date:

Name:
Dr.

USE AS DIRECTED.

1/1/01

123456

Benadryl 25mg/24 CAPS NDC 76413-332-24

Batch: 123456
Lot: 123456
Exp: 1/1/01
Mckneil

Federal law prohibits the transfer of this drug to any other person than the patient for whom prescribed.

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• Benadryl
• diphenhydramine hydrochloride
• diphenhydramine
• gelatin, unspecified
• glycerin
• polyethylene glycol, unspecified
• water
• sorbitol

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