FDA Label for Childrens Benadryl Chewables

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Childrens Benadryl Chewables Product Label

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Drug Facts


Active Ingredient (In Each Chewable Tablet)



Diphenhydramine HCl 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

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

Otc - Ask Doctor/Pharmacist



Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers


When Using This Product



  • marked drowsiness may occur
  • avoid alcohol drinks
  • alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
  • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
  • excitability may occur, especially in children

Otc - Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding



If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a healthcare professional before use.


Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children



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



  • find right dose on chart below
  • take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor
  • do not take more than 6 times in 24 hours
  • Age (yr)Dose (chewable tablets)
    children under 2 yearsdo not use
    children 2 to 5 yearsdo not use unless directed by a doctor
    children 6 to 11 years1 to 2 chewable tablets (12.5 mg to 25 mg)
    adults and children 12 years and over2 to 4 chewable tablets (25 mg to 50 mg)

Other Information



  • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F). Avoid high humidity. Protect from light.
  • do not use if carton or blister unit is opened or broken/unsealed
  • see bottom panel for lot number and expiration date

Inactive Ingredients



crospovidone, D&C red no. 30 aluminum lake, D&C red no. 7 calcium lake, dextrose excipient, ethylcellulose, FD&C blue no. 1 aluminum lake, flavors, gum arabic, hydroxypropylcellulose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, sucralose, sugar spheres, tartaric acid


Questions Or Comments?



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


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NDC 50580-232-01

Children's
Benadryl®

ALLERGY

Diphenhydramine HCl/antihistamine 12.5 mg chewable tablets

Chewables

4-6 Hours/Dose

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