Label: DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL capsule

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph not final

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  • Active ingredient (in each banded capsule)

    Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg

  • Purpose

    Antihistamine

  • Keep Out of Reach of Children

    Keep out of reach of children.

  • Uses

    temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies and common cold - sneezing - runny nose- itchy, watery eyes - itchy throat and nose.

    When using this product - marked drowsiness may occur - avoid alcoholic drinks - alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness – use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery- excitability may occur, especially in children.

  • Warnings

    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.

    This package is intended for institutional use only. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. 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 capsule

    children under 12 years of age

    ask a doctor, the proper dosage strength is not available in this package**

    **Do not attempt to break capsules. The proper dosage strength and dosing information for children under 12 years of age is available on the 25 mg. package.

    STORAGE: Store at 20 - 25C (68-77F); excursions permitted to 15 – 30C (59-86F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]

    Protect from moisture

    - contains lactose

    DO NOT USE IF BLISTER UNIT IS BROKEN

    Warnings

    Do not use - to make a child sleepy - with any other product containing diphenhydramine, including one applied topically

    Ask a doctor before use if you have - glaucoma -a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis – difficulty in urination due to an enlargement of the prostate gland

  • Inactive ingredients

    D&C Red No.28, FD&C Blue No.1, FD&C Red No.40, Gelatin, Lactose and Starch

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    Distributed by

    MAJOR® PHARMACEUTICALS

    31778 Enterprise Drive

    Livonia, MI 48150 USA

    MFGD By CPC, NY 11788

    Re-Order No. 301575

    Distributed By:

    Cardinal Health

    Dublin, OH 43017

    L32991870218

  • Package/Label Principal Display Panel

    Diphenhydramine HCl

    Capsules 50 mg.

    10 Capsules

    bag label
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL 
    diphenhydramine hcl capsule
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:55154-0661(NDC:0904-2056)
    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
    D&C RED NO. 28 (UNII: 767IP0Y5NH)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    LACTOSE, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: J2B2A4N98G)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorPINK (red center band) Scoreno score
    ShapeCAPSULESize14mm
    FlavorImprint Code CPC;836
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:55154-0661-010 in 1 BAG01/02/2009
    11 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart34801/02/2009
    Labeler - Cardinal Health 107, LLC (118546603)