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Active ingredient (in each 5 mL)

Manufacturer
CVS PHARMACY
Effective date
2026-08-17
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
6
Source
daily-update
Hydrated at
2026-08-19 00:01:50

Label at a glance#

ProductCVS dye-free childrens allergy
Active ingredientDiphenhydramine hydrochloride
Label structure9 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

Dosage and administration

▪ find right dose on chart below ▪ take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor ▪ do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours ▪ mL = milliliter 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 designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.

Storage and handling

• each 5 mL contains : sodium 3 mg • store at room temperature • protect from sunlight • see bottom panel for lot number and expiration date • contains low sodium

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient (in each 5 mL)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Diphenhydramine HCl USP 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:
    • runny nose
    • sneezing
    • itchy, watery eyes
    • itching of the nose or throat

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

Do not use

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

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

Ask a doctor before use if the child has

  • a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis
  • glaucoma

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is taking sedatives or tranquilizers

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

When using this product

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

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

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

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 designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • each 5 mL contains: sodium 3 mg
  • store at room temperature
  • protect from sunlight
  • see bottom panel for lot number and expiration date
  • contains low sodium

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

anhydrous citric acid, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, flavors, glycerin, potassium citrate, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose.

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-866-467-2748

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NDC 51316-710-08

*Compare to the active ingredient in Children'sBenadryl® Dye-Free*

Dye-Free

Children’s Allergy Relief

Diphenhydramine HCl l Antihistamine

Oral Solution

For Relief Of:

  • Runny nose
  • sneezing
  • itchy, watery eyes
  • Itchy Throat or Nose

Sugar Free

Natural Cherry Flavor

8 FL. OZ. (236 mL)

Distributed by:

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Johnson & Johnson, owner of the registered trademark Children’s Benadryl® Dye –Free.

CVS dye-free childrens allergy
CVS dye-free childrens allergy

DailyMed Product Concepts#

Product concept, Relation, Version table
Product conceptRelationVersionEffective
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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
51316-71051316-710-08

Ingredients#

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

DailyMed ingredient rows page 1 of 1 · 9 matching rows.

Name, UNII, Kind table
NameUNIIKind
Diphenhydramine hydrochlorideTC2D6JAD40ACTIB
anhydrous citric acidXF417D3PSLIACT
CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, UNSPECIFIEDK679OBS311IACT
glycerinPDC6A3C0OXIACT
POTASSIUM CITRATEEE90ONI6FFIACT
water059QF0KO0RIACT
sodium benzoateOJ245FE5EUIACT
sorbitol506T60A25RIACT
SUCRALOSE96K6UQ3ZD4IACT

Source Document#

Source XML

Older Hydrated Versions#

Version, Effective date, Source table
VersionEffective dateSourceHydrated
52025-12-09full-release2026-06-01 01:21:29

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
CVS dye-free childrens allergyDIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDECVS PHARMACYdb5a5eff-1bb1-4d00-8c01-caae7a1c72232026-08-17WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 51316-710-08
ndc (product): 51316-710
ndc11 (package): 51316071008
spl id: 483f1ed8-8525-4f47-a6c7-01bb4f8fc338
spl set id: db5a5eff-1bb1-4d00-8c01-caae7a1c7223

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