Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride Capsules | Diphenhydramine

Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50mg

Antihistamine

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.

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.

taking tranquilizers or sedatives.

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.

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.

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.

Store at controlled room temperature 59-86 degrees F.

Lactose, starch, gelatin with bisulfites and artificial colors.

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Manufacturer

H.J. Harkins Company, Inc.

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Source

• U.S. National Library of Medicine
• DailyMed
• Last Updated: 4 May 2013