Label: DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE capsule

  • NDC Code(s): 54738-115-13, 54738-116-13
  • Packager: Richmond Pharmaceuticals Inc.
  • 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 of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:

    • runny nose
    • sneezing
    • itchy nose or throat
    • itchy, watery eyes
  • Warnings

    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.

  • Keep out of reach of children.

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

  • Directions

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

    Other information

    • store at 15-30°C(59-86°F)
    • protect from moisture
  • Inactive ingredients

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

  • Questions or comments? 

    call 804-270-4498, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm ET, Monday – Friday

    TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF BLISTER PACK IS TORN OR DAMAGED

    *Richmond Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is not affiliated with the owner of the trademark BENADRYL® Allergy.

    Distributed by: Richmond Pharmaceuticals Inc., Richmond, VA 23233 Made in USA

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    *Compare to active ingredient in BENADRYL® Allergy

    Diphenhydramine HCI Capsules, USP

    25 mg
    50 mg

    ANTIHISTAMINE

    100 CAPSULES (10 x 10)

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE 
    diphenhydramine hydrochloride capsule
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:54738-115
    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 (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, natural) Scoreno score
    ShapeCAPSULESize14mm
    FlavorImprint Code AP;20
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:54738-115-13100 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product02/15/2000
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34102/15/2000
    DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE 
    diphenhydramine hydrochloride capsule
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:54738-116
    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
    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 (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, pink) Scoreno score
    ShapeCAPSULESize14mm
    FlavorImprint Code AP;21
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:54738-116-13100 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product02/15/2000
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34102/15/2000
    Labeler - Richmond Pharmaceuticals Inc. (043569607)
    Registrant - Advance Pharmaceutical Inc. (078301063)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Advance Pharmaceutical Inc.078301063manufacture(54738-115, 54738-116)