Label: BASIC CARE ALLERGY RELIEF- diphenhydramine hydrochloride tablet

  • NDC Code(s): 0113-7479-78, 0113-7479-79
  • Packager: L. Perrigo Company
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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Updated February 15, 2019

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  • Active ingredient (in each tablet)

    Diphenhydramine HCl 25 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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    runny nose
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    sneezing
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    itchy, watery eyes
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    itching of the nose or throat
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    temporarily relieves these symptoms of the common cold:
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    runny nose
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    sneezing
  • Warnings

    Do not use

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

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

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    glaucoma
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    trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
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    a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

    taking sedatives or tranquilizers

    When using this product

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    marked drowsiness may occur
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    avoid alcoholic drinks
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    alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
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    be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
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    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

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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

    adults and children 12 years and over

    1 to 2 tablets

    children 6 to under 12 years

    1 tablet

    children under 6 years

    do not use
  • Other information

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    each tablet contains: calcium 20 mg
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    store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Avoid high humidity. Protect from light.
  • Inactive ingredients

    carnauba wax, crospovidone, D&C red no. 27 aluminum lake, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, pregelatinized starch, stearic acid, titanium dioxide

  • Questions or comments?

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  • Principal Display Panel

    Compare to Benadryl® active ingredient

    Multi-Symptom

    allergy relief

    Diphenhydramine HCl

    Antihistamine

    25 mg

    actual size

    Sneezing

    Itchy, Watery Eyes

    Runny Nose

    Itchy Throat

    100 TABLETS

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    BASIC CARE ALLERGY RELIEF 
    diphenhydramine hydrochloride tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0113-7479
    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
    CARNAUBA WAX (UNII: R12CBM0EIZ)  
    CROSPOVIDONE (15 MPA.S AT 5%) (UNII: 68401960MK)  
    D&C RED NO. 27 (UNII: 2LRS185U6K)  
    HYPROMELLOSES (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    POLYSORBATE 80 (UNII: 6OZP39ZG8H)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    DIBASIC CALCIUM PHOSPHATE DIHYDRATE (UNII: O7TSZ97GEP)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorPINK (dark) Scoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize10mm
    FlavorImprint Code L479;25
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:0113-7479-79400 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product08/10/2017
    2NDC:0113-7479-781 in 1 CARTON09/05/2018
    2100 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34108/10/2017
    Labeler - L. Perrigo Company (006013346)
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