Label: ALLERGY- diphenhydramine hydrochloride liquid

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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Updated November 2, 2009

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    ALLERGY

    Drug Facts

  • Active ingredient (in each 5 mL)1

    Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg

    1
    5mL = one teaspoon
  • Purpose

    Antihistamine

  • 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
  • Warnings

    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 the child has

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

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

    When using this product

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

    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

    • take every 4 to 6 hours
    • do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours
    • to find right dose, use rotating bottle label to dose by weight; otherwise, use chart below to dose by age
    • specifically designed for use with enclosed dosing spoon. Use only enclosed dosing spoon to dose this product. Do not use any other dosing device
    children under 2 yearsdo not use
    children 2 to 5 yearsdo not use unless directed by a doctor
    children 6 to under 12 years5 mL to 10 mL
    (1 to 2 teaspoonfuls)
  • Other information

    each teaspoon contains:

    • sodium 3 mg
    • store between 20°-25°C (68°-79°F). Protect from light. Store in outer carton until contents used.
  • Inactive ingredients

    artificial flavor, citric acid, D&C red no. 33, FD&C red no. 40, glycerin, polysorbate 20, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sodium saccharin, sorbitol.

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  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 118 mL Carton

    CHILDREN'S
    ACCUDIAL

    ROTATING DOSING LABEL

    ACCURATE DOSING
    BY WEIGHT

    Diphenhydramine HCl
    Oral Solution
    Anthistamine

    FOR RELIEF OF
    Sneezing
    Itchy, Watery Eyes
    Runny Nose
    Itchy Throat

    For Ages 6 to under 12

    Alcohol & Sugar Free
    Compares to Children's
    Benadryl® Allergy.

    CHERRY
    FLAVOR

    4 FL. OZ.
    (118 mL)
    NDC 45014-140-04

    Allergy

    Principal Display Panel - 118 mL Carton
  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ALLERGY 
    diphenhydramine hydrochloride liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:45014-140
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride (UNII: TC2D6JAD40) (Diphenhydramine - UNII:8GTS82S83M) Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride12.5 mg  in 5 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    Citric Acid Monohydrate (UNII: 2968PHW8QP)  
    D&C RED NO. 33 (UNII: 9DBA0SBB0L)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    Glycerin (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    Polysorbate 20 (UNII: 7T1F30V5YH)  
    Water (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    Sodium Benzoate (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    Sodium Citrate (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)  
    Saccharin Sodium (UNII: SB8ZUX40TY)  
    Sorbitol (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorPINKScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorCHERRYImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:45014-140-04118 mL in 1 BOTTLE
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC MONOGRAPH FINALpart34110/26/2009
    Labeler - Accudial Pharmaceutical, Inc. (831999201)
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