Label: DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE capsule

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

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  • Active Ingredient (in each banded capsule)

    Diphenhydramine HCl… 25 mg

    Diphenhydramine HCl… 50 mg

  • Purpose

    Antihistamine

  • Use

    25 MG

    Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
    o
    runny nose
    o
    sneezing
    o
    itchy, watery eyes
    o
    itchy throat and nose
    Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold:
    o
    runny nose
    o
    sneezing

    50 MG

    Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies and common cold
    o
    sneezing
    o
    runny nose
    o
    itchy, watery eyes
    o
    itchy throat and nose
  • WARNINGS

    Do not use

    25 MG

    to make a child sleepy
    with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
  • Ask a doctor before use if you have

    25 MG

    a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
    glaucoma
    trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
    difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
  • Ask a doctor or pharmacist

    before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers

  • When using this product

    marked drowsiness may occur
    avoid alcoholic drinks
    alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
    be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
    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.

  • Directions

    Take every 4-6 hours
    Do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours

    25 MG

    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 this product in children under 6 years of age

    50 MG

    adults and children 12 years of age and over

    1 capsule

    children 6 years to under 12 years of age

    Ask a doctor, the proper dosage strength is not available in this package**

    **Do not attempt to break capsules. The proper dosage strength and dosing information for children under 12 years of age is available on the 25 mg package.

  • Other Information

    Store at 20°C – 25°C (68°F – 77°F); excursions permitted to 15° – 30°C (59° – 86°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]
    Protect from moisture
    Contains lactose
  • Inactive Ingredients

    D&C Red #28, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #40, Gelatin, Lactose and Starch.

  • Questions?

    Questions or comments? (800) 616-2471

  • Distributed by

    MAJOR® PHARMACEUTICALS

    17177 N Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233,
    -
    Livonia, MI 48152

    Repackaged by Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    NDC 68788-7589

  • PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    Diphenhydramine HCl Capsules 25mg
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE 
    diphenhydramine hydrochloride capsule
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:68788-7589(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 MONOHYDRATE (UNII: EWQ57Q8I5X)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    Product Characteristics
    Colorpink (half pink and half clear with white powder inside) Scoreno score
    ShapeCAPSULESize14mm
    FlavorImprint Code CPC;835
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:68788-7589-110 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/27/2019
    2NDC:68788-7589-515 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/27/2019
    3NDC:68788-7589-330 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/27/2019
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph Drug34101/02/2009
    Labeler - Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (791119022)
    Registrant - Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (791119022)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.791119022REPACK(68788-7589)