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Uses described in the label
Uses ▪ temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies. ▪ runny nose ▪ itchy, watery eyes ▪ sneezing ▪ itching of the nose or throat
Purpose
Purpose Antihistamine
Dosage and administration — label text
Directions ▪ chew one tablet completely at the onset of symptoms. Do not swallow tablets whole. ▪ Find right dose on chart below ▪ take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor ▪ do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours Age (Yr) Dose (chewable tablets) children under 2 years of age do not use children 2 to under 5 years of age do not use unless directed by a doctor children 6 to under 12 years of age 1 to 2 tablets adults and children 12 years of age and over 2 to 4 tablets
Table text from source:
| Age (Yr) | Dose (chewable tablets)
| children under 2 years of age | do not use
| children 2 to under 5 years of age | do not use unless directed by a doctor
| children 6 to under 12 years of age | 1 to 2 tablets
| adults and children 12 years of age and over | 2 to 4 tablets
Warnings
Warnings Do not use ▪ to make a child sleepy ▪ with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin Ask your 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 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 at 1-800-222-1222
Active ingredient
Active ingredient (in each tablet) Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg
Do not use
Do not use ▪ to make a child sleepy ▪ with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
Ask a doctor before use
Ask your 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 pharmacist
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers.
While using this medicine
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
Pregnancy or breast feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Child safety
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at 1-800-222-1222
Storage and handling
Other information ▪ store below at room temperature. Avoid high humidity. Protect from light.
Inactive ingredient
Inactive ingredients citric acid, crospovidone, D&C Red No.30, dextrose, FD&C Blue No 1, flavors, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, potassium citrate, silica, sodium polystyrene sulfonate, starch, sucralose
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