Label: CHILDRENS ALLERGY- diphenhydramine hydrochloride liquid

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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  • Drug FactsActive ingredient (in each 5 mL teaspoonful)

    Diphenhydramine HCL 12.5 mg

  • Purpose

    Antihistamine

  • Keep out of reach of children.

    Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

  • Uses

    • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other respiratory allergies:
    • sneezing
    • itching of the nose or throat
    • runny nose
    • itchy watery eyes
    • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the commom cold:
    • sneezing
    • runny nose
  • WarningsDo not use

    DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SEAL UNDER CAP IS TORN OR MISSING

    • with any other product containing didhenhydramine, even one used on skin
    • to make a child sleepy
  • Ask a doctor before use if the child has

    • glaucoma
    • a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis
  • Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is

    taking sedatives or tranquilizers.

  • When using this product

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

    • if needed, take every 4-6 hours
    • do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours
     Children under 4 years of age: do not use
     Children 4 to under 6 years of age: do not use unless directed by a doctor
     Children 6 to under 12 years of age: 1 to 2 teaspoonfuls (12.5 mg to 25 mg)

  • Other information

    • keep carton for full directions for use
    • each teaspoonful contains: sodium 10 mg
    • store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
    • dosage cup provided
  • Inactive ingredients

    Citric acid, D and C Red # 33, FD and C Red # 40, flavor, glycerin, poloxamer 407, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sucrose

  • Questions or comments?

    Call weekdays from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM EST at 1-877-798-5944.

  • DISCOUNT drug mart FOOD FAIR CHILDREN'S ALLERGY product label

    * COMPARE TO THE ACTIVE INGREDIENT IN BENADRYL® ALLERGY LIQUID

    DISCOUNT drug mart

    FOOD FAIR

    CHILDREN'S ALLERGY

    Diphenhydramine

    Hydrochloride

    Antihistamine

    Relieves: Sneezing

        Runny Nose,

                 Itchy Water Eyes,  

       Itchy Throat

    ​Alcohol-Free

    Cherry Flavor

    8 FL OZ (237 mL)

    * This product is not manufactured or distributes by Mcneil-PPC, Inc., distributor of Benadryl® Allergy Liquid.

    BX-038

    SATISFACTION GUARANTEED

    IF DISSATISFIED, RETURN UNUSED PORTION AND PACKAGE TO THE STORE WHERE PURCHASED. IF UNABLE TO RETURN TO THE STORE, SEND REASON FOR DISSATISFACTION , NAME, ADDRESS AND EMPTY PACKAGE TO: DISCOUNT DRUG MART, 211 COMMERCE DRIVE MEDINNA, OHIO 44256

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CHILDRENS ALLERGY 
    diphenhydramine hydrochloride liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:53943-505
    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
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    D&C RED NO. 33 (UNII: 9DBA0SBB0L)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    POLOXAMER 407 (UNII: TUF2IVW3M2)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SODIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: 451W47IQ8X)  
    SODIUM CITRATE (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)  
    SUCROSE (UNII: C151H8M554)  
    Product Characteristics
    Color    Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorCHERRY (cherry) Imprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:53943-505-26237 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product01/12/2015
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01201/12/2015
    Labeler - Discount Drug Mart (047741335)
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