Label: BANOPHEN- diphenhydramine hcl capsule

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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  • Active Ingredient (in each banded capsule)

    Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg

  • Purpose

    Antihistamine

  • Use

    Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies

    • runny nose
    • sneezing
    • itchy, watery eyes
    • itchy throat and nose
    • Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold
      • runny nose
      • sneezing
  • 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

    • glaucoma
    • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
    • 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 right away.

  • Directions

    • Take every 4-6 hours
    • Do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours
    adults and children 12 years of age and overTake 1 capsule (50 mg)
    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.
  • Other Information

    • Store at room temperature, USP.
    • Do not use if either capsule band or imprinted safety seal under cap is broken or missing
    • Protect from moisture
    • Contains lactose
  • Inactive Ingredients

    D&C Red #28, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #40, Gelatin, Lactose and Starch.

  • Questions?

    Questions or comments? (800) 616-2471

  • Distributed by

    MAJOR® PHARMACEUTICALS
    17177 N Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233,
    Livonia, MI 48152

  • HOW SUPPLIED

    NDC: 63629-9451-1: 30 CAPSULEs in a BOTTLE

    NDC: 63629-9451-2: 60 CAPSULEs in a BOTTLE

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    Diphenhydramine HCI 50mg Capsule

    Label
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    BANOPHEN 
    diphenhydramine hcl capsule
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:63629-9451(NDC:0904-5307)
    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 MONOHYDRATE (UNII: EWQ57Q8I5X)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorpinkScoreno score
    ShapeCAPSULESize14mm
    FlavorImprint Code CPC;836
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:63629-9451-130 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product09/26/2022
    2NDC:63629-9451-260 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product09/26/2022
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34111/02/2009
    Labeler - Bryant Ranch Prepack (171714327)
    Registrant - Bryant Ranch Prepack (171714327)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Bryant Ranch Prepack171714327REPACK(63629-9451) , RELABEL(63629-9451)
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