Label: DIPHENHYDRAMINE- diphenhydramine hydrochloride capsule

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

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    Drug Facts

  • Active ingredient (in each capsule)

    Diphenhydramine HCl 25 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
      • 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

    • 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 times in 24 hours
    adults and children 12 years and over 1 to 2 capsules
    children 6 to under 12 years 1 capsule
    children under 6 years do not use
  • Other information

    • each capsule contains: calcium 20 mg
    • store at room temperature 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). Avoid high humidity. Protect from light
  • Inactive ingredients

    benzyl alcohol, butyl paraben, D&C red #28, edible black ink, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, gelatin, lactose, magnesium stearate, methyl paraben, polysorbate 80, propyl paraben, sodium lauryl sulfate

  • Questions or comments?

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  • Principal Display Panel - 25 mg Pouch Label

    Safetec
    of America, Inc.

    DO NOT USE IF POUCH IS TORN OR DAMAGED

    Manufactured for Safetec of America, Inc.
    Buffalo NY 14215

    Allergy Relief

    Diphenhydramine HCl

    antihistamine 2 Capsules

    Principal Display Panel - 25 mg Pouch Label
  • Principal Display Panel – 50 Pouches Carton Label

    Safetec®
    of America, Inc.

    *Compare to the active ingredient in Benadryl®

    NDC 61010-4409-1

    Allergy Relief

    Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg

    PUSH TO OPEN

    Dispense through opening

    Antihistamine

    • Itchy Watery Eyes
    • Sneezing
    • Runny Nose

    TAMPER EVIDENT UNIT DOSE POUCHES

    DO NOT USE IF POUCH IS TORN OR DAMAGED

    50 Pouches 2 Capsules per pouchPrincipal Display Panel – 50 Pouches Carton Label Graphic-Untitled

  • Principal Display Panel – 100 Pouches Carton Label

    Safetec®
    of America, Inc.

    *Compare to the active ingredient in Benadryl®

    NDC 61010-4409-2

    Allergy Relief

    Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg – Antihistamine

    • Itchy Watery Eyes
    • Sneezing
    • Runny Nose

    PUSH TO OPEN

    Dispense through opening

    TAMPER EVIDENT UNIT DOSE POUCHES

    DO NOT USE IF POUCH IS TORN OR DAMAGED

    100 Pouches 2 Capsules per pouch

    Principal Display Panel – 100 Pouches Carton Label
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    DIPHENHYDRAMINE 
    diphenhydramine hydrochloride capsule
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:61010-4409
    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)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    LACTOSE, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: J2B2A4N98G)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
    POLYSORBATE 80 (UNII: 6OZP39ZG8H)  
    PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)  
    SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE (UNII: 368GB5141J)  
    Product Characteristics
    Colorpink (PINK) , white ( WHITE) Scoreno score
    ShapeOVAL (OVAL) Size14mm
    FlavorImprint Code AP;20
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:61010-4409-02 in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/30/2019
    2NDC:61010-4409-150 in 1 BOX12/30/2019
    2NDC:61010-4409-02 in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    3NDC:61010-4409-2100 in 1 BOX12/30/2019
    3NDC:61010-4409-02 in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34112/30/2019
    Labeler - Safetec of America, Inc. (874965262)
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