Label: ALLERGY RELIEF- diphenhydramine hcl solution

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

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  • Active ingredient (in each 20 mL)

    Diphenhydramine HCl 50 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

    • 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
    • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

    taking sedatives or tranquilizers.

    When using this product

    • do not exceed recommended dosage
    • marked drowsiness may occur
    • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
    • use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
    • avoid alcoholic beverages
    • 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

    • do not take more than directed
    • do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours
    • mL = milliliter
    • only use the dose cup provided
    • adults and children 12 years and over: take 20 mL every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor
    • children under 12 years: do not use
  • Other information

    • each 20 mL contains: sodium 15 mg
    • store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
    • see end flap for expiration date and lot number
  • Inactive ingredients

    anhydrous citric acid, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate dihydrate, sucralose, xanthan gum

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    Allergy
    Relief

    LIQUID MEDICATION

    DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCI
    50 mg/20 mL
    ORAL SOLUTION
    Antihistamine

    Relieves:

    • Sneezing
    • Runny nose
    • Itchy, watery eyes
    • Itchy throat

    Cherry Flavor

    Actual Bottle Size
    on Side Panel

    Ages 12 Years & Over

    4 FL OZ (118 mL)

    DYE
    FREE

    TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY
    SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING

    50844 REV0323A07236

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ALLERGY RELIEF 
    diphenhydramine hcl solution
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:69842-798
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: TC2D6JAD40) (DIPHENHYDRAMINE - UNII:8GTS82S83M) DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE50 mg  in 20 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SODIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: 451W47IQ8X)  
    TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE (UNII: B22547B95K)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    Product Characteristics
    Color    Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorCHERRYImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:69842-798-361 in 1 CARTON10/27/2020
    1118 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01210/27/2020
    Labeler - CVS PHARMACY (062312574)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    LNK International, Inc.967626305manufacture(69842-798) , pack(69842-798)
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