Label: DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE capsule

  • NDC Code(s): 0904-7237-24, 0904-7237-60, 0904-7237-61, 0904-7237-80
  • Packager: Major Pharmaceuticals
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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Updated February 20, 2026

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  • Drug Facts

    Active ingredient (in each capsule)
    Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg

  • PURPOSE

    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

     temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold:  runny nose  sneezing

  • WARNINGS

     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 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 (1-800-222-1222).

  • Directions

     take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor

     do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours

    adults and children
    12 years of age and over     		1 to 2 capsules
    children 6 to
    under 12 years of age     		1 capsule
    children under 6 years of agedo not use this product
    in children under 6 years of age

  • Other information

     store in a dry place at 15° – 30°C (59° – 86°F)

  • INACTIVE INGREDIENT

    corn starch, D&C red #28, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, gelatin, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, sodium lauryl sulfate

  • Questions or comments?

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Distributed by: MAJOR® PHARMACEUTICALS, Indianapolis, IN 46268

    *This product is not manufactured or distributed by Kenvue Inc., owner of the registered trademark Benadryl®.

    RETAIN CARTON FOR COMPLETE PRODUCT INFORMATION

    DO NOT USE IF CARTON IS OPENED OR IF A BLISTER UNIT IS TORN, BROKEN, OR SHOWS ANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING.

    DO NOT USE IF RED CAPSULE BAND IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    Major

    BENOPHEN

    NDC 0904-7237-24

    Diphenhydramin HCl 25 mg

    Antihistamine

    For the temporary relief of the symptoms of:
    • Upper Respiratory Allergies

    • Hay Fever

    Compare to the active ingredient in BENADRYL® Allergy*

    24 CAPSULES

    EACH CAPSULE INDIVIDUALLY
    BANDED FOR YOUR PROTECTION

    Major Label

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE 
    diphenhydramine hydrochloride capsule
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0904-7237
    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
    D&C RED NO. 28 (UNII: 767IP0Y5NH)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE (UNII: EWQ57Q8I5X)  
    SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE (UNII: 368GB5141J)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    Product Characteristics
    Colorpink (Half pink and half clear with white powder inside and sealed with red band) Scoreno score
    ShapeCAPSULESize14mm
    FlavorImprint Code CPC;835
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:0904-7237-801000 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product04/14/202204/30/2028
    2NDC:0904-7237-60100 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product04/14/202202/29/2028
    3NDC:0904-7237-242 in 1 CARTON04/14/202201/31/2028
    312 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    4NDC:0904-7237-6110 in 1 BOX, UNIT-DOSE04/14/202202/29/2028
    410 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01204/14/202204/30/2028
    Labeler - Major Pharmaceuticals (191427277)
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