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Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride

Manufacturer
Dolgencorp, LLC | Aurohealth LLC
Effective date
2020-11-27
Label type
Human OTC Drug Label
Version
3
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-01 23:04:47

Label at a glance#

ProductDiphenhydramine Hydrochloride
Active ingredientDIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Label structure11 sections

Indications and uses

temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: sneezing itchy, watery eyes runny nose itching of the nose or throat

Dosage and administration

take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours not to exceed 300 mg in 24 hours mL = milliliter   Age (yr) Dose (mL) Adult and children 12 years and older 10 mL to 20 mL Children under 12 years Consult a doctor Attention: use only enclosed dosing cup specifically designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.

Storage and handling

each 20 mL contains: sodium 56 mg store between 20-25°C (68-77°F). Protect from light. Store in outer carton until contents used see bottom panel for lot number and expiration date

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Drug Facts

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Active ingredient [in each 20 mL]

Diphenhydramine HCl, USP 50 mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Antihistamine

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

  • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
    • sneezing
    • itchy, watery eyes
    • runny nose
    • itching of the nose or throat

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 chronic bronchitis
  • glaucoma
  • a sodium-restricted diet
  • trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate

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
  • sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
  • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
  • excitability may occur, especially in children

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

Keep out of reach of children

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

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

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor
  • do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours
  • not to exceed 300 mg in 24 hours
  • mL = milliliter
 Age (yr)
Dose (mL)
Adult and children 12 years and older
10 mL to 20 mL
Children under 12 years
Consult a doctor

Attention: use only enclosed dosing cup specifically designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.


Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • each 20 mL contains: sodium 56 mg
  • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F). Protect from light. Store in outer carton until contents used
  • see bottom panel for lot number and expiration date

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

anhydrous citric acid, flavor, high fructose corn syrup, poloxamer 407, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sucralose

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PACKAGE LABEL-PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL 4 FL OZ (118 mL Bottle)

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Maximum Strength
Adult
Allergy
Liquid
Medication

Diphenhydramine
Hydrochloride 50 mg/20 mL
Oral Solution
Antihistamine

Relieves

  • Runny nose
  • Sneezing
  • Itchy, watery eyes
  • Itchy throat

Dye-Free and 
Alcohol Free

Cherry Flavor

4 FL OZ (118 mL)

PACKAGE LABEL-PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL 4 FL OZ (118 mL Bottle)PACKAGE LABEL-PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL 4 FL OZ (118 mL Bottle)


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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
55910-99855910-998-24

Ingredients#

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Name, UNII, Kind table
NameUNIIKind
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDETC2D6JAD40ACTIB
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDXF417D3PSLIACT
CHERRYBUC5I9595WIACT
HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUPXY6UN3QB6SIACT
POLOXAMER 407TUF2IVW3M2IACT
WATER059QF0KO0RIACT
SODIUM BENZOATEOJ245FE5EUIACT
SODIUM CHLORIDE451W47IQ8XIACT
SODIUM CITRATE, UNSPECIFIED FORM1Q73Q2JULRIACT
SUCRALOSE96K6UQ3ZD4IACT

Source Document#

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