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warnings
Warnings Do not use with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin. Ask a doctor before use if you have glaucoma trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis. a sodium-restricted diet Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers. When using this product 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. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Directions take every 4-6 hours Do not use more than 6 dose in 24 hours adults and children 12 years of age and over 2 to 4 teaspoonfuls (25 to 50 mg) children 6 to under 12 years of age 1 to 2 teaspoonfuls (12.5 to 25 mg) children under 6 years ask a doctor
warnings table
<table width="50%"><colgroup><col width="45%" align="center" valign="middle"/><col width="55%" align="center" valign="middle"/></colgroup><tbody><tr styleCode="Botrule First"><td align="center">adults and children 12 years of age and over</td><td align="center">2 to 4 teaspoonfuls (25 to 50 mg)</td></tr><tr styleCode="Botrule"><td align="center">children 6 to under 12 years of age</td><td align="center">1 to 2 teaspoonfuls (12.5 to 25 mg)</td></tr><tr styleCode="Botrule Last"><td align="center">children under 6 years</td><td align="center">ask a doctor</td></tr></tbody></table>