Label: ALLERGY RELIEF- diphenhydramine hcl tablet, film coated

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

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Updated June 2, 2025

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  • Active ingredient (in each caplet)

    Diphenhydramine HCl 50 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

    • 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 of the prostate gland

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

    taking sedatives or tranquilizers.

    When using this product

    • excitability may occur, especially in children
    • marked drowsiness may occur
    • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
    • avoid alcoholic beverages
    • use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

    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

    • do not take more than directed
    • do not take more than 6 times in 24 hours
    • adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 caplet every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor
    • children under 12 years: do not use
  • Other information

    • each caplet contains: calcium 50 mg
    • TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF OUTER PACKAGE IS OPENED OR BLISTER IS TORN OR BROKEN
    • protect from moisture
    • store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
    • see end flap for expiration date and lot number
  • Inactive ingredients

    croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, silicon dioxide, stearic acid, talc

  • Questions or comments?

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  • Principal Display Panel

    Walgreens

    • WALGREENS •
    PHARMACIST RECOMMENDED    †

    Compare to the active ingredient in
    Benadryl® Allergy Extra Strength††

    EXTRA STRENGTH
    Allergy Relief

    DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCl CAPLETS, 50 mg / ANTIHISTAMINE

    Dye-Free
    Extra Strength

    • Sneezing; itchy, watery eyes;
       runny nose & itchy throat
    • Ages 12 years & older

    24 CAPLETS

    ACTUAL SIZE

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

    NDC 0363-1799-08

    †Our pharmacists recommend the Walgreens brand.
      We invite you to compare to national brands.
    ††This product is not manufactured or distributed by Kenvue
        Inc., owner of the registered trademark Benadryl®.

    50844      ORG022579908

    DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO.
    DEERFIELD, IL 60015
    100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
    walgreens.com
    ©2025 Walgreen Co.

    Walgreens 44-799

    Walgreens 44-799

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ALLERGY RELIEF 
    diphenhydramine hcl tablet, film coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0363-1799
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: TC2D6JAD40) (DIPHENHYDRAMINE - UNII:8GTS82S83M) DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE50 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM (UNII: M28OL1HH48)  
    DIBASIC CALCIUM PHOSPHATE DIHYDRATE (UNII: O7TSZ97GEP)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 532B59J990)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorwhiteScoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize15mm
    FlavorImprint Code 44;799
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:0363-1799-082 in 1 CARTON06/02/2025
    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 DrugM01206/02/2025
    Labeler - Walgreen Company (008965063)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    LNK International, Inc.832867837manufacture(0363-1799) , pack(0363-1799)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    LNK International, Inc.832867894manufacture(0363-1799)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    LNK International, Inc.117025878manufacture(0363-1799)
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