Label: ALLERGY RELIEF DYE-FREE SOFTGEL- diphenhydramine hydrochloride capsule, liquid filled

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

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Updated July 22, 2023

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  • Drug Facts

  • Active ingredients (in each softgel)

    Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg

  • Purpose

    Antihistamine

  • Uses

    temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
    • runny nose  • itchy, watery eyes
    • sneezing      • 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  • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis  • glaucoma  • difficulty in urination due to enlargement to 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 beverages
    • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
    • use caution 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.

    Overdose warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

  • Directions

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

    adults and children 12 years and older                         1 to 2 softgels
    children 6 to under 12 years                         1 softgel
    children 6 under years                         do not use

  • Other information

    •  store at 25°C (77°F) in a dry place
    •  protect from light, heat and moisture

  • Inactive ingredients

    gelatin, glycerin, isopropyl alcohol, medium chain triglycerides, polyethylene glycol, povidone, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution, white ink

  • Questions or comments?

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Compare to the active ingredients in Benadryl® Dye-Free Allergy LIQUID-GELS®*

    RELIEF OF:
    • SNEEZING 
    • RUNNY NOSE 
    • ITCHY, WATERY EYES 
    • ITCHY THROAT

    READ AND KEEP OUTER PACKAGE FOR COMPLETE PRODUCT INFORMATION

    *This product is not manufactured or distributed by Johnson&Johnson Corporation, owner of the registered trademark Benadryl® Dye-Free Allergy LIQUID GELS®

    Product of UAE
    Packaged and Quality Assured in the USA

    TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF BLISTER UNIT IS TORN, BROKEN OR SHOWS SIGNS OF TAMPERING

    Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895
    © 2021 CVS/pharmacy
    CVS.com® 1-800-SHOP CVS

  • Packaging

    AllergRel1

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ALLERGY RELIEF DYE-FREE SOFTGEL 
    diphenhydramine hydrochloride capsule, liquid filled
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:51316-998
    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
    GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL (UNII: ND2M416302)  
    MEDIUM-CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES (UNII: C9H2L21V7U)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    SORBITAN (UNII: 6O92ICV9RU)  
    Product Characteristics
    Colorwhite (Clear Transparent) Scoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize15mm
    FlavorImprint Code 780
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:51316-998-222 in 1 CARTON07/20/2021
    112 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34107/20/2021
    Labeler - CVS PHARMACY, INC (062312574)
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