Label: DG HEALTH ALLERGY- diphenhydramine hydrochloride capsule

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

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  • Active ingredient (in each capsule)

    Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg

  • Purpose

    Antihistamine

  • Uses

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

    Do not use

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

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

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    a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
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    glaucoma
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    trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use

    if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers

    When using this product

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    marked drowsiness may occur
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    avoid alcoholic drinks
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    alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
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    be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
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    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 (1-800-222-1222).

  • Directions

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    take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor
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    do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours

    adults and children 12 years and over

    1 to 2 capsules

    children 6 to under 12 years

    1 capsule

    children under 6 years

    do not use
  • Other information

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    store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Avoid high humidity. Protect from light.
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    each capsule is sealed with a Uni Band® seal which bonds the two capsule halves together. Do not use if seal is broken or missing. Do not use if blister unit is broken or torn.
  • Inactive ingredients

    anhydrous lactose, benzyl alcohol, butylparaben, D&C red no. 28, edetate calcium disodium, edible ink, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, gelatin, magnesium stearate, methylparaben, polysorbate 80, propylparaben, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium propionate

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    Compare to active ingredient of Benedryl® Allergy

    Allergy Capsules

    Diphenhydramine HCl

    Antihistamine

    Relieves:

    Sneezing

    Itchy, watery eyes

    Runny nose

    Itchy throat

    Easy to Swallow

    25 mg each

    24 Capsules

    Actual Capsule Size

    DG Health Allergy Capsules image
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    DG HEALTH ALLERGY 
    diphenhydramine hydrochloride capsule
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:55910-462
    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
    ANHYDROUS LACTOSE (UNII: 3SY5LH9PMK)  
    BENZYL ALCOHOL (UNII: LKG8494WBH)  
    BUTYLPARABEN (UNII: 3QPI1U3FV8)  
    D&C RED NO. 28 (UNII: 767IP0Y5NH)  
    EDETATE CALCIUM DISODIUM (UNII: 25IH6R4SGF)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
    POLYSORBATE 80 (UNII: 6OZP39ZG8H)  
    PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)  
    SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE (UNII: 368GB5141J)  
    SODIUM PROPIONATE (UNII: DK6Y9P42IN)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorPINK (clear) , WHITE (clear) , RED (band) Scoreno score
    ShapeCAPSULESize14mm
    FlavorImprint Code L462
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:55910-462-6224 in 1 CARTON02/22/2010
    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 finalpart34102/22/2010
    Labeler - Dolgencorp, LLC (068331990)
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