Diphenhydramine
FDA Label NDC 52959-053

Full FDA labeling including Indications, Dosage, Usage, and Precautions

Structured Product Label

The following Structured Product Label (SPL) was submitted to the FDA by H.j. Harkins Company, Inc. for the product Diphenhydramine (NDC 52959-053). This document serves as the official prescribing information, containing essential scientific data and clinical materials required for healthcare providers and patients.

This specific version of the label includes detailed information regarding active ingredient, purpose, use, warning, ask a doctor or pharamcist before use if you are, when using this product, pregnancy/breast-feeding warning, keep out of reach of children, and other regulatory disclosures. Use the navigation below to review specific sections of the FDA submission.

Active Ingredient

Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50mg

Purpose

Antihistamine

Use

Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies and common cold, sneezing, runny nose, itchy, watery eyes, itchy throat and nose.

Warning

Ask a doctor before use if you have glaucoma, a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis, trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland.

Ask A Doctor Or Pharamcist Before Use If You Are

taking tranquilizers or sedatives.

When Using This Product

you may get drowsy; 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. Do not use any other products containing diphenhydramine.

Pregnancy/Breast-Feeding Warning

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

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.

Directions

Adults and children 12 years and over: take 25 to 50 mg (1 to 2 capsule) every 4 to 6 hours; not more than 12 capsules in 24 hours.

Children 6 years to 12 years of age: take 25 mg (1 capsule) every 4 to 6 hours; not more than 6 capsules in 24 hours.

Children under 6 years of age: ask a doctor.

Other Information

Store at controlled room temperature 59-86 degrees F.

Inactive Ingredients

Lactose, starch, gelatin with bisulfites and artificial colors.

Questions?

Adverse drug event call: (800) 616-2471

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H.J. Harkins Company, Inc.

Grover Beach, CA 93433

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