FDA Label for Benadryl

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Benadryl Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Morning Star Otc. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.

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

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 aretaking 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

Directions



  • take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor
  • do not take more than 6 times in 24 hours
  • adults and children 12 years and over1 to 2 tablets
    children 6 to under 12 years1 tablet
    children under 6 yearsdo not use

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


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