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basic care childrens allergy relief

Manufacturer
L. Perrigo Company
Effective date
2019-02-11
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
2
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-02 00:31:17

Label at a glance#

Productbasic care childrens allergy relief
Active ingredientDIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Label structure9 sections

Indications and uses

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

Dosage and administration

• find right dose on chart below • mL = milliliter • take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor • do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours Age (yr) Dose (mL) children under 2 years do not use children 2 to 5 years do not use unless directed by a doctor children 6 to 11 years 5 mL to 10 mL Attention: use only enclosed dosing cup specifically designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing ...

Storage and handling

• each 5 mL contains: sodium 15 mg • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Protect from light. Store in outer carton until contents used. • do not use if printed neckband is broken or missing

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient (in each 5 mL)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Antihistamine

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

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

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Do not use

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

  • 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

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

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

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

taking sedatives or tranquilizers

When using this product

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

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

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 right away (1-800-222-1222).

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • find right dose on chart below
  • mL = milliliter
  • take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor
  • do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours

Age (yr)

Dose (mL)

children under 2 years

do not use

children 2 to 5 years

do not use unless directed by a doctor

children 6 to 11 years

5 mL to 10 mL

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 5 mL contains: sodium 15 mg
  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Protect from light. Store in outer carton until contents used.
  • do not use if printed neckband is broken or missing

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

anhydrous citric acid, D&C red #33, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, poloxamer 407, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-800-719-9260

Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

for ages 6 to 11 years

Compare to Children’s Benadryl® active ingredient

children’s allergy relief

Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg/5 mL

Oral Solution

Antihistamine

Relief of:

Runny Nose

Sneezing

Itchy, Watery Eyes

Itchy Throat or Nose

Alcohol Free

4-6 Hours/Dose

Cherry Flavor

8 FL OZ (237 mL)

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
0113-73790113-7379-34

Ingredients#

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

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Name, UNII, Kind table
NameUNIIKind
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDETC2D6JAD40ACTIB
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDXF417D3PSLIACT
D&C RED NO. 339DBA0SBB0LIACT
FD&C RED NO. 40WZB9127XOAIACT
HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUPXY6UN3QB6SIACT
POLOXAMER 407TUF2IVW3M2IACT
WATER059QF0KO0RIACT
SODIUM BENZOATEOJ245FE5EUIACT
SODIUM CHLORIDE451W47IQ8XIACT
SODIUM CITRATE1Q73Q2JULRIACT
SORBITOL506T60A25RIACT
GLYCERINPDC6A3C0OXIACT

Source Document#

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BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
e9c92935-b522-443b-9515-3212d9c11ddb8ef6f58b-8d06-4463-95ca-20db741e69842023-10-02WarningsExact identifier
spl set id: 8ef6f58b-8d06-4463-95ca-20db741e6984

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