Diphenhydramine HCl (Diphenhist) Drug Information

Diphenhist

Diphenhydramine HCl

STARCH, CORN

DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

DIPHENHYDRAMINE

D&C RED NO. 28

FD&C BLUE NO. 1

FD&C RED NO. 40

GELATIN

LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE

ANHYDROUS LACTOSE

Half pink and half clear with white powder inside

CPC;835

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each banded capsule)

Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg

Purpose

Antihistamine

Uses

temporarily relieves these symptoms of 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 operating machinery or driving a motor vehicle
excitability may occur, especially in children

If pregnant of 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 of age and over	1 to 2 capsules
children 6 to under 12 years of age	1 capsule
children under 6 years of age	do not use this product in children under 6 years of age

Other information

store at controlled room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) in a dry place
protect from moisture
contains lactose

Inactive ingredients

D&C red #28, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, gelatin, lactose and starch.

Questions or comments?

1-800-645-2158

DO NOT USE IF EITHER CAPSULE BAND OR IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING

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