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FDA LABEL GENERIC: Diphenhydramine MFR: Central Texas Community Health Centers

Benadryl 25 Mg Oral Capsule

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 do not take more than 6 doses 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 this product in children under 6 years of age

Other information

store between 20-25°C (68-77°F). Avoid high humidity and excessive heat. Protect from light. do not use if carton is open or blister unit is broken

Inactive ingredients

gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol. Capsules are imprinted with edible dye-free ink.

Questions or comments?

call 1-877-717-2824 (toll-free) or 215-273-8755 (collect)

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 25 mg Capsule Blister Pack Carton Label

Austin/Travis Co. Health & Human Services Dept.

Benadryl
25mg/24
Caps

Date:

Name:
Dr.

USE AS DIRECTED.

1/1/01

123456

Benadryl 25mg/24 CAPS NDC 76413-332-24

Batch: 123456
Lot: 123456
Exp: 1/1/01
Mckneil

Federal law prohibits the transfer of this drug to any other person than the patient for whom prescribed.