Label: ALLERGY- diphenhydramine hydrochloride tablet, coated

  • NDC Code(s): 53943-090-01, 53943-090-03, 53943-090-05
  • Packager: Discount Drug Mart
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • Active ingredient (in each tablet)

    Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg

  • Purpose

    Antihistamine

  • Uses

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

    Do not use

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

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    • glaucoma
    • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
    • 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

    • 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 (1-800-222-1222).

  • Directions

    • take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor
    • do not take more than 6 times in 24 hours
    adults and children 12 years and over1 to 2 tablets
    children 6 to under 12 years1 tablet
    children under 6 yearsdo not use

  • Other information

    • each tablet contains: calcium 45 mg
    • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
    • retain carton for complete product information
  • Inactive ingredients

    colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, D&C red #27 aluminum lake, dibasic calcium phosphate, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, titanium dioxide

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    Discount Drug Mart Food Fair

    NDC 53943-090-05

    †Compare to the active ingredient in Benadryl® Allergy Ultratabs™

    Allergy

    Diphenhydramine HCl

    Antihistamine

    Sneezing

    Runny Nose

    Itchy, Watery Eyes

    Itchy Throat

    400 Tablets

    25 mg EACH

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ALLERGY 
    diphenhydramine hydrochloride tablet, coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:53943-090
    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
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM (UNII: M28OL1HH48)  
    D&C RED NO. 27 (UNII: 2LRS185U6K)  
    CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC, ANHYDROUS (UNII: L11K75P92J)  
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorpinkScoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize11mm
    FlavorImprint Code 25;052
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:53943-090-05400 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product09/30/2016
    2NDC:53943-090-012 in 1 CARTON11/30/2007
    212 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    3NDC:53943-090-031 in 1 CARTON11/30/2007
    3100 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34111/30/2007
    Labeler - Discount Drug Mart (047741335)
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