Label: ALLERGY RELIEF DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCI, 25 MG ANTIHISTAMINE- diphenhydramine hcl bar, chewable

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

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  • Active ingredient (in each piece)

    Diphenhydramine HCl 25 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

    • To make 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 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away. 

  • Directions

    • take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor
    • do not take more than 6 times in 24 hour                                                                                                                                                   

      Age (yr)

      Dose (Piece)

      Adults and children 12 years and over

      1 to 2 Pieces (25 mg to 50 mg)

      Children 6 to 11 years

      1 Piece (25 mg)

      Children under 6 years

      Do not use

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Other information

    • each piece: contains sodium 9 mg.

    very low sodium

    • store in a cool dry place between 20-25°C (68-77°F).
    • Child Resistant Container; do not use if printed seal under cap is broken or missing.
  • Inactive ingredients:

    citric acid, FD&C red #40, flavor, glucose syrup, hydroxypropyl betadex, magnesium stearate, maltitol solution, maltodextrin, neotame, purified water, seaweed extract (carrageenan), sodium chloride, starch, sucralose, sucrose, trisodium citrate dihydrate.

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Questions or comments?

    Call 1-800-227-6151

  • Principal display Panel-25 mg carton label

    CVS Health            Compare to the active ingredient in Benadryl ® Allergy*

    Soft Chews            NDC 51316-700-03
    Allergy Relief DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCI, 25 mg  Antihistamine

    Relief of:
    • Sneezing
    • Runny nose
    • Itchy, watery eyes
    • Itchy throat

    Bubblegum Flavor
    Chewy Bites

    10 PIECES            Actual Size on Side Panel

    Principal display Panel-25 mg carton label

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ALLERGY RELIEF DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCI, 25 MG ANTIHISTAMINE 
    diphenhydramine hcl bar, chewable
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:51316-700
    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
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    CORN SYRUP (UNII: 9G5L16BK6N)  
    HYDROXYPROPYL BETADEX (UNII: 1I96OHX6EK)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    MALTITOL (UNII: D65DG142WK)  
    MALTODEXTRIN (UNII: 7CVR7L4A2D)  
    NEOTAME (UNII: VJ597D52EX)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    CARRAGEENAN (UNII: 5C69YCD2YJ)  
    SODIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: 451W47IQ8X)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    SUCROSE (UNII: C151H8M554)  
    TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE (UNII: B22547B95K)  
    Product Characteristics
    Colorpink (Light pink to red pink) Scoreno score
    ShapeRECTANGLESize23mm
    FlavorBUBBLE GUMImprint Code O
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:51316-700-031 in 1 CARTON11/15/2021
    110 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34111/15/2021
    Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574)
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