Label: DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE capsule

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

DISCLAIMER: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA, however they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not evaluated whether this product complies.

Drug Label Information

Updated August 27, 2015

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  • OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

    (in each capsule)

    Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg

  • OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

    Antihistamine

  • INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE SECTION

    temporarily relieves these symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
    runny nose
    itchy nose or throat
    sneezing
    itchy, watery eyes

  • WARNINGS SECTION

    Do not use with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    • glaucoma
    • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
    • 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

    • you may get very drowsy
    • avoid alcoholic drinks
    • alcohol, sedatives & 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.

  • OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

    In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

  • DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

    • adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 to 2 capsules every 4-6 hours; not more than 6 doses in 24 hours
    • children under 12 years: ask a doctor
  • OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION

    • store at 15-30 °C (59-86 °F)
    • protect from moisture
    • For 1000 Count: This is a bulk package. Dispense contents in a tight, light-resistant container with a child-resistant closure as defined in the USP
  • INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

    benzyl alcohol, butylparaben, D&C red# 28, edible black ink, FD&C bule #1, FD&C red# 40, gelatin, lactose, magnesium stearate, methylparaben, polysorbate 80, propylparaben, sodium laurel sulfate

  • OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

    TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP OR BAND AROUND ANY CAPSULE IS MISSING OR DAMAGED

    Distributed by: Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

  • PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE 
    diphenhydramine hydrochloride capsule
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:61919-078(NDC:0603-3339)
    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
    BENZYL ALCOHOL (UNII: LKG8494WBH)  
    BUTYLPARABEN (UNII: 3QPI1U3FV8)  
    D&C RED NO. 28 (UNII: 767IP0Y5NH)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    LACTOSE (UNII: J2B2A4N98G)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
    POLYSORBATE 80 (UNII: 6OZP39ZG8H)  
    PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)  
    SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE (UNII: 368GB5141J)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorpinkScoreno score
    ShapecapsuleSize14mm
    FlavorImprint Code AP;020
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:61919-078-2020 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:61919-078-9090 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    3NDC:61919-078-3030 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34101/01/2015
    Labeler - DIRECT RX (079254320)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    DIRECT RX079254320relabel(61919-078) , repack(61919-078)