Label: ALLERGY- diphenhydramine hydrochloride capsule

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

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  • Active Ingredient

    (per capsule)

    Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg

  • Purpose

    Antihistamine

  • Uses

    temporarily relieves these symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:

    • runny nose
    • itching of the nose or throat
    • sneezing
    • itchy, watery eyes

      temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold:

    • runny nose
    • sneezing
  • 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 you have

    • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
    • glaucoma
    • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

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

      When using this product

    • you may get very drowsy
    • avoid alcoholic drinks
    • alcohol, sedatives & tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
    • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
    • excitability may occur, especially in children

      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 right away. (1-800-222-1222)

  • Directions

    • take every 4 to 6 hours
    • do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours
      Age (Yr) Dose (capsules)
      Adults and children 12 years of age and overTake 1 to 2 capsules
      Children 6 to under 12 years of ageTake 1 capsule
      Children under 6 years of agedo not use
  • Other Information

    • store at room temperature between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
    • protect from light and moisture
  • Inactive Ingredients

    Benzyl alcohol, Butyl paraben, D&C red # 28, FD&C blue # 1, FD&C  red # 40, Edible black ink, gelatin, lactose, Magnesium stearate, Methyl paraben, polysorbate 80, Propyl paraben, Purified water, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Starch

  • Questions or Comments

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  • PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

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    NDC 62011-0317-1

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ALLERGY 
    diphenhydramine hydrochloride capsule
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:62011-0317
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: TC2D6JAD40) (DIPHENHYDRAMINE - UNII:8GTS82S83M) DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE25 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    BENZYL ALCOHOL (UNII: LKG8494WBH)  
    BUTYLPARABEN (UNII: 3QPI1U3FV8)  
    D&C RED NO. 28 (UNII: 767IP0Y5NH)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    LACTOSE (UNII: J2B2A4N98G)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
    PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)  
    POLYSORBATE 80 (UNII: 6OZP39ZG8H)  
    SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE (UNII: 368GB5141J)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorWHITE, PINKScoreno score
    ShapeCAPSULESize14mm
    FlavorImprint Code AP;020
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:62011-0317-1100 in 1 BOTTLE11/25/2016
    11 in 1 CARTON; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34111/25/2016
    Labeler - Mckesson (177667227)