Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride (Benadryl) Drug Information - Guideline Central

Benadryl (Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride) tablet, film coated

Kenvue Brands LLC
Kenvue Brands LLC
Benadryl
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride
CARNAUBA WAX
CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM
D&C RED NO. 27 ALUMINUM LAKE
DIBASIC CALCIUM PHOSPHATE DIHYDRATE
HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED
MAGNESIUM STEARATE
MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED
POLYSORBATE 80
TITANIUM DIOXIDE
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
DIPHENHYDRAMINE
B;WL;25

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

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

Inactive ingredients

carnauba wax, croscarmellose sodium, D&C red no. 27 aluminum lake, dibasic calcium phosphate, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

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