Label: DIPHENHYDRAMINE- diphenhydramine hydrochloride solution

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

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Updated August 28, 2017

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  • Active ingredient (in each 5 mL)

    Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg

  • Purpose

    Antihistamine

  • Uses

    temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
    sneezing
    itching of the nose or throat
    runny nose
    itchy, watery eyes
  • Warnings

    Do not use

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

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

    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

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

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

  • Other information

    each 5 mL contains: sodium 15 mg
    store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Protect from light. Store in outer carton until contents used.
    do not use if printed neckband is broken or missing
  • Inactive ingredients

    anhydrous citric acid, D&C red #33, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, poloxamer 407, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution

  • Questions or comments?

    1-800-719-9260

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 118 ml Bottle Label

    Austin/Travis Co. Health & Human Services Dept.

    Diphenhydramine
    Soln.118ml

    Date:

    Name:
    Dr.

    USE AS DIRECTED

    1/1/01

    123456

    Diphenhydramine Sol.12.5mg/5ml #118ml 76413-333-01

    Batch: 123456
    Lot: 123456
    Exp: 1/1/01
    SUNMARK

    Federal law prohibits the transfer of this drug to any other person than the patient for whom prescribed.

    PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 118 ml Bottle Label
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    DIPHENHYDRAMINE 
    diphenhydramine hydrochloride solution
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:76413-333(NDC:49348-045)
    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)  
    HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP (UNII: XY6UN3QB6S)  
    POLOXAMER 407 (UNII: TUF2IVW3M2)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SODIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: 451W47IQ8X)  
    SODIUM CITRATE, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorRED (Bluish-Red) Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorCHERRYImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:76413-333-01118 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product08/21/2003
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34108/21/2003
    Labeler - Central Texas Community Health Centers (079674019)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Central Texas Community Health Centers079674019REPACK(76413-333) , RELABEL(76413-333)