Label: DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL capsule

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

Drug Label Information

Updated November 20, 2023

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  • Active ingredient (in each banded capsule)

    Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 25 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 upper respiratory allergies and common cold- sneezing - runny nose - itchy, watery eyes - itchy throat and nose.

    When using this product:

    Marked drowsiness may occur
    avoid alcoholic drinks
    alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
    use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
    excitability may occur, especially in children
  • Warnings

    Do not use – to make a child sleepy – with any other products containing diphenhydramine, including one applied topically

    Ask a doctor before use if you have –glaucoma -a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis –difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland

    This unit dose package is not child resistant and is intended for institutional use only. Keep out of the reach of children.

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers.

    If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

    DO NOT USE IF BLISTER UNIT IS BROKEN

  • Directions-Take every 4 to 6 hours – do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours

    adults and children 12 years of age and over

    1 to 2 capsules

    children 6 years to under 12 years of age

    1 capsule

    children under 6 years of age

    Do not use

  • Inactive ingredients

    D&C Red No. 28, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, Gelatin, Lactose and Starch

  • Storage

    Store at 20-25 C (68-77 F); excursions permitted to 15-30 C (59-86 F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].

    -protect from moisture

    -contains lactose

    Questions or comments? (800) 616-2471

    Distributed by

    MAJOR® PHARMACEUTICALS

    17177 N Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233

    Livonia, MI 48152

    MFGD By CPC, NY 11788

    Distributed By:

    Cardinal Health

    Dublin, OH 43017

    L36150280122

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    Diphenhydramine HCl

    Capsules 25 mg

    10 Capsules

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL 
    diphenhydramine hcl capsule
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:55154-0683(NDC:0904-5306)
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: TC2D6JAD40) (DIPHENHYDRAMINE - UNII:8GTS82S83M) DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE25 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    D&C RED NO. 28 (UNII: 767IP0Y5NH)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    LACTOSE, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: J2B2A4N98G)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorPINKScoreno score
    ShapeCAPSULESize14mm
    FlavorImprint Code CPC;835
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:55154-0683-010 in 1 BAG06/03/201107/31/2025
    11 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01206/03/201107/31/2025
    Labeler - Cardinal Health 107, LLC (118546603)