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Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride Capsules, USP 25 mg (Purple Transparent)

Manufacturer
SOFTGEL HEALTHCARE PRIVATE LIMITED
Effective date
2026-01-27
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
2
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-06-01 01:34:54

Label at a glance#

ProductDIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Active ingredientDIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Label structure13 sections

Indications and 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

Dosage and administration

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

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient (in each softgel)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride USP 25mg

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

  • 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.

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 over1 to 2 capsules
children 6 to under 12 years1 capsule
children under 6 yearsdo not use this product in children under 6 years of age

Other Information

OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION

  • store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 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

FD & C blue no.1, FD & C red no.40, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol 400, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

labellabel

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
1049909diphenhydrAMINE HCl 25 MG Oral CapsulePSN2
1049909diphenhydramine hydrochloride 25 MG Oral CapsuleSCD2

DailyMed Pharmacologic Classes#

Class, Version, Type table
ClassVersionTypeEffective
DIPHENHYDRAMINE Pharmacologic Class Indexing3Indexing - Pharmacologic Class20180813

DailyMed Product Concepts#

Product concept, Relation, Version table
Product conceptRelationVersionEffective
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3e48c9c4-918d-5d23-2f0b-d2398b06be54Product name120140508
6084a4f4-5437-c9a5-caec-5361ee075a59Product name120140508
865c72dd-0d94-daac-f728-ddd4ded2a79eProduct name120140508
90c5639a-61b0-88d6-ddcf-21888e94869aProduct name120140508
9514609b-a2a9-f8ec-6ba6-3f8e5ee89877Product name120140508

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
35916-0436-2DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE1000 in 1 BAGCAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED10002

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
35916-043635916-0436-2

Ingredients#

Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.

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Name, UNII, Kind table
NameUNIIKind
GELATIN2G86QN327LIACT
GLYCERINPDC6A3C0OXIACT
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400B697894SGQIACT
PROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3IACT
SORBITOL506T60A25RIACT
WATER059QF0KO0RIACT
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDETC2D6JAD40ACTIB
FD&C RED NO. 40WZB9127XOAIACT
FD&C BLUE NO. 1H3R47K3TBDIACT

Source Document#

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDEDIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDESOFTGEL HEALTHCARE PRIVATE LIMITED32074a31-326b-4aaf-e063-6394a90a0d402026-01-27WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 35916-0436-2
ndc (product): 35916-0436
ndc11 (package): 35916043602
spl id: 47b56686-42d6-15f1-e063-6294a90a2742
spl set id: 32074a31-326b-4aaf-e063-6394a90a0d40

Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#

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