Label: CHILDRENS BENADRYL CHEWABLES- diphenhydramine hydrochloride tablet, chewable

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

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    Drug Facts

  • Active ingredient (in each chewable tablet)

    Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 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
  • 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 alcohol 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 or breast-feeding, ask a healthcare 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

    • find right dose on chart below
    • take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor
    • do not take more than 6 times in 24 hours
    Age (yr)Dose (chewable tablets)
    children under 2 yearsdo not use
    children 2 to 5 yearsdo not use unless directed by a doctor
    children 6 to 11 years1 to 2 chewable tablets (12.5 mg to 25 mg)
    adults and children 12 years and over2 to 4 chewable tablets (25 mg to 50 mg)
  • Other information

    • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F). Avoid high humidity. Protect from light.
    • do not use if carton or blister unit is opened or broken/unsealed
    • see bottom panel for lot number and expiration date
  • Inactive ingredients

    crospovidone, D&C red no. 30 aluminum lake, D&C red no. 7 calcium lake, dextrose excipient, ethylcellulose, FD&C blue no. 1 aluminum lake, flavors, gum arabic, hydroxypropylcellulose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, sucralose, sugar spheres, tartaric acid

  • Questions or comments?

    call 1-877-717-2824 or 215-273-8755 (collect)

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    NDC 50580-232-01

    Children's
    Benadryl ®

    ALLERGY

    Diphenhydramine HCl/antihistamine 12.5 mg chewable tablets

    Chewables

    4-6 Hours/Dose

    RELIEF OF:

    • Runny Nose
    • Sneezing
    • Itchy, Watery Eyes
    • Itchy Throat or Nose

    20
    Chewable Tablets

    Grape!
    Flavored
    Tablets

    Actual Size

    PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CHILDRENS BENADRYL CHEWABLES 
    diphenhydramine hydrochloride tablet, chewable
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:50580-232
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: TC2D6JAD40) (DIPHENHYDRAMINE - UNII:8GTS82S83M) DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE12.5 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ALUMINUM OXIDE (UNII: LMI26O6933)  
    D&C RED NO. 7 (UNII: ECW0LZ41X8)  
    DEXTROSE, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: IY9XDZ35W2)  
    ETHYLCELLULOSES (UNII: 7Z8S9VYZ4B)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    ACACIA (UNII: 5C5403N26O)  
    HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 9XZ8H6N6OH)  
    CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    TARTARIC ACID (UNII: W4888I119H)  
    CROSPOVIDONE (UNII: 2S7830E561)  
    D&C RED NO. 30 (UNII: 2S42T2808B)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorpurpleScoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize13mm
    FlavorGRAPEImprint Code B
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:50580-232-012 in 1 CARTON07/11/2016
    110 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01207/11/2016
    Labeler - Kenvue Brands LLC (118772437)
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