Drug Facts
Active Ingredient
(in each tablet): Purpose:
Diphenhydramine citrate
19 mg * ...........................................................Antihistamine
*equivalent to 12.5 mg of diphenhydramine HCl
Uses:
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temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
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runny nose · sneezing · itchy, watery eyes · itching of the nose or throat
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temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold:
Warnings:
Do not use
with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
Ask a doctor before use if you have
· glaucoma · trouble urinating due to an enlarged 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 drinks · alcohol, sedatives, and 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.
Directions:
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take every 4 to 6 hours · do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours
adults and children 12 years
of age and over
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2 to 4 tablets
(38 mg to 76 mg)
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children 6 to under 12 years
of age
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1 to 2 tablets
(19 mg to 38 mg)
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children under
6 years of age
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ask a doctor
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Other Information:
·
phenylketonurics:
contains phenylalanine 4.5 mg per tablet · store at 59° to 77°F in a dry place · protect from heat, humidity, and light
Inactive Ingredients:
aspartame, citric acid, D&C red no. 7 calcium lake, ethylcellulose, flavors, lactitol monohydrate, magnesium stearate, mannitol, polyethylene, soy protein isolate, stearic acid
Questions?
call
1-800-524-2624
(Eng-lish/Spanish), weekdays, 9 AM - 5 PM EST
How Supplied:
Available in boxes of 10 and 20 dissolving tablets.
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