diphenhydramine hydrochloride

Lake Erie Medical & Surgical Supply DBA Quality Care Products LLC

Drug Facts

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*

• Active ingredient (in each capsule)
• Purpose
• diphenhydramine hydrochloride Uses
• Warnings
• Directions
• Inactive ingredients
• Storage and Handling

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient (in each capsule)

Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 25 mg

Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg

Purpose

Antihistamine

diphenhydramine hydrochloride Uses

Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies

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

Warnings

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
• glaucoma
• difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland

Do not use with ny other product containing diphenhydramine, including products used topically.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

• taking tranquilizers or sedatives
• taking other products containing diphenhydramine

When using this product

• Do not exceed recommended dosage
• excitability may occur, especially in children
• marked drowsiness may occur
• alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
• avoid alcoholic drinks
• use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

If pregnant or breastfeeding ask a health professional before use.

 In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

• Adults and Children 12 years and over: 25 to 50 mg (1 to 2 capsules) every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 12 capsules in 24 hours.
• Children 12 years and under: Consult a Doctor

Inactive ingredients

Colloidal Silicon Dioxide, Corn Starch, D&C Red #28, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #40, Gelatin, Anhydrous Lactose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide and Sodium Lauryl Sulfate.

Storage and Handling

Keep tightly closed. Store at 20º to 25ºC (68º to 77ºF) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].

Manufactured for Sandoz Inc.

Princeton, NJ 08540

Manufactured by Epic Pharma, LLC

Laurelton, NY 11413

L1812

Rev. 11/08

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