Label: ALLERGY- diphenhydramine hcl solution

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

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  • Active ingredient (in each 5 mL)

    Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 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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    sneezing
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    itching of the nose or throat
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    runny nose
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    itchy, watery eyes
  • 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 the child has

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    a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis
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    glaucoma
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    a sodium-restricted diet

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is

    taking sedatives or tranquilizers

    When using this product

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    marked drowsiness may occur
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    excitability may occur, especially in children
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    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

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    find right dose on chart below
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    mL = milliliter
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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

    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

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    each 5 mL contains: sodium 15 mg
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    store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Protect from light. Store in outer carton until contents used.
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    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?

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  • Principal Display Panel

    Compare to Children’s Benadryl® Allergy active ingredient

    Children’s Allergy

    Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg/5 mL Oral Solution

    Antihistamine

    For Ages 6+

    Relief of:

    Runny Nose

    Sneezing

    Itchy, Watery Eyes

    Itchy Throat or Nose

    Alcohol Free

    Cherry Flavor

    4 FL OZ (118 mL)

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ALLERGY 
    diphenhydramine hcl solution
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:37808-379
    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)  
    HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP (UNII: XY6UN3QB6S)  
    POLOXAMER 407 (UNII: TUF2IVW3M2)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SODIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: 451W47IQ8X)  
    SODIUM CITRATE (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorRED (Bluish-Red) Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorCHERRYImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:37808-379-261 in 1 CARTON07/15/1987
    1118 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34107/15/1987
    Labeler - H E B (007924756)
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