Label: DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE- diphenhydramine hcl capsule

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

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  • Active ingredient (in each banded capsule)

    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

    • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
    • glaucoma
    • 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 of 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 to 6 hours
    • do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours 
     adults and children 12
     years of age and over    		 1 to 2 capsules
     children 6 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

  • Other information

    • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
    • see end flap for expiration date and lot number
    • protect from moisture 
  • Inactive ingredients

    butylparaben, corn starch, D&C red #28, edible ink, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, gelatin, lactose, magnesium stearate, methylparaben, polysorbate 80, propylparaben, silica gel

  • Questions or comments?

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  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 25 mg Capsule Blister Pack Carton Label

    CommUnityCare Federally Qualified Health Centers

    DIPHENHYDRAMINE
    25mg/24 Caps

    Date:

    Name:
    Dr.

    USE AS DIRECTED.

    123456

    1/1/01

    DIPHENHYDRAMINE 25mg/24 CAPS NDC 76413-306-24

    Batch: 123456
    Lot: 123456
    Exp: 1/1/01
    MAJOR

    Federal law prohibits the transfer of this drug to any other person than the patient for whom prescribed.

    PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 25 mg Capsule Blister Pack Carton Label
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE 
    diphenhydramine hcl capsule
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:76413-306(NDC:0904-2035)
    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
    BUTYLPARABEN (UNII: 3QPI1U3FV8)  
    D&C RED NO. 28 (UNII: 767IP0Y5NH)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    LACTOSE, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: J2B2A4N98G)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
    PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)  
    POLYSORBATE 80 (UNII: 6OZP39ZG8H)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorPINKScoreno score
    ShapeCAPSULESize14mm
    FlavorImprint Code 44;107
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:76413-306-242 in 1 CARTON03/15/1990
    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 FINALpart34103/15/1990
    Labeler - Central Texas Community Health Centers (079674019)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Central Texas Community Health Centers079674019REPACK(76413-306) , RELABEL(76413-306)
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