FDA Label for Diphenhydramine Hcl
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- ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH BANDED CAPSULE)
- PURPOSE
- USES
- DO NOT USE
- ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE
- ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU ARE
- WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT
- IF PREGNANT OR BREAST-FEEDING,
- KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
- DIRECTIONS
- OTHER INFORMATION
- INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
- QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
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Diphenhydramine Hcl Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Akron Pharma Inc.. 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 Banded Capsule)
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 25 mg and 50 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
- glaucoma
- difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are
taking sedatives or tranquilizers.
When Using This Product
- marked drowsiness may occur
- avoid alcoholic beverages
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- excitability may occur, especially in children
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
If Pregnant Or 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Directions
- take every 4 to 6 hours
- do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours
25 mg Dosage:
| Age | Dose |
| adults and children 12 years 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 |
50 mg Dosage:
| Age | Dose |
| adults and children 12 years and over | 1 capsules |
| children under 12 years of age | ask a doctor, the proper dosage strength is not available in this package** |
**Do not attempt to break capsules. The proper dosage strength and dosing information for children under 12 years of age is available on the
25 mg. package.
Other Information
- store at temperature 15° to 30° C (59° to 86°F)
- do not use if either capsule band or imprinted safety seal under cap is broken or missing
- protect from moisture
Inactive Ingredients
Colloidal silicon dioxide, Gelatin, Lactose Monohydrate, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline cellulose, Sodium lauryl sulfate
Questions Or Comments?
Call toll-free 1-877-225-6999
Manufactured for:
Akron Pharma, Inc,
373 RT US 46 W, Building E,
Suite 117, Fairfield, NJ 07004
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