Drug Facts
Active ingredient(s)
Diphenhydramine HCI 12.5 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
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 your child has
- a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis
- glaucoma
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is taking sedatives or tranquilizers.
When using this product
- marked drowsiness may occur
- sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- excitability may occur, especially in children
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- find right dose on chart below
- take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor
- do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours
- mL = milliliter; tsp = teaspoonful
Age (yr) — Dose (mL or tsp)
children under 2 years — do not use
children 2 to 5 years — do not use unless directed by a doctor
children 6 to 11 years — 5 mL (1 tsp) to 10 mL (2 tsp)
Attention:
- use only enclosed dosing cup specifically designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.
Other information
- each 5 mL (1 tsp) contains: sodium 2.3 mg
- store at room temperature. Protect from light. Store in outer carton until contents used.
- dosage cup provided
- do not use if printed bottle wrap is missing or broken
Inactive ingredient(s)
citric acid, D&C Red No. 33, FD&C Red No. 40, flavor, glycerin, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol, sucralose, water, xanthan gum
