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Diphenhydramine

H.J. Harkins Company, Inc.
H.J. Harkins Company, Inc.

Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride Capsules

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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
Directions
Diphenhydramine Other information
Inactive ingredients
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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

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.