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Diphenhydramine hcl - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 55154-0661
Drug Name

Diphenhydramine hcl

Type Generic
Pharm Class Histamine H1 Receptor Antagonists [MoA],
Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist [EPC]
Active Ingredients
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 50 mg/1
Route ORAL
Dosage Form CAPSULE
RxCUI drug identifier 1020477
Application Number M017
Labeler Name Cardinal Health 107, LLC
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
55154-0661-0 10 blister pack in 1 bag (55154-0661-0) / 1 capsule in 1 blister pack
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Active ingredient

A list of the active, medicinal ingredients in the drug product.
Active Ingredient (in each banded capsule) Diphenhydramine HCl… 50 mg

Dosage and administration

Information about the drug product’s dosage and administration recommendations, including starting dose, dose range, titration regimens, and any other clinically sigificant information that affects dosing recommendations.
Directions • Take every 4-6 hours • Do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours adults and children 12 years of age and over 1 capsule children 6 years to under 12 years of age Ask a doctor, the proper dosage strength is not available in this package** **Do not attempt to break capsules. The proper dosage strength and dosing information for children under 12 years of age is available on the 25 mg package.
adults and children 12 years of age and over1 capsule
children 6 years to under 12 years of ageAsk a doctor, the proper dosage strength is not available in this package**

Inactive ingredient

A list of inactive, non-medicinal ingredients in a drug product.
Inactive Ingredients D&C Red #28, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #40, Gelatin, Lactose and Starch.

Indications and usage

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Use • Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies and common cold o sneezing o runny nose o itchy, watery eyes o itchy throat and nose

Purpose

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Purpose Antihistamine

Spl product data elements

Usually a list of ingredients in a drug product.
Diphenhydramine HCl Diphenhydramine HCl DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE DIPHENHYDRAMINE D&C RED NO. 28 FD&C BLUE NO. 1 FD&C RED NO. 40 GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED LACTOSE, UNSPECIFIED FORM STARCH, CORN red center band CPC;836

Package label principal display panel

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Principal Display Panel Diphenhydramine HCl Capsules 50 mg 10 Capsules Bag Label

Spl unclassified section

Information not classified as belonging to one of the other fields. Approximately 40% of labeling with effective_time between June 2009 and August 2014 have information in this field.
Other Information • Store at 20°C – 25°C (68°F – 77°F); excursions permitted to 15° – 30°C (59° – 86°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature] • Protect from moisture • Contains lactose Distributed by MAJOR® PHARMACEUTICALS 17177 N Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233 Livonia, MI 48152 Distributed By: Cardinal Health Dublin, OH 43017 L32991870224

Ask doctor

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Ask a doctor before use if you have • glaucoma • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland

Ask doctor or pharmacist

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Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers

Keep out of reach of children

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KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Questions

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Questions? Questions or comments? (800) 616-2471

When using

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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

Pregnancy or Breast feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use.

Warnings

Information about serious adverse reactions and potential safety hazards, including limitations in use imposed by those hazards and steps that should be taken if they occur.
WARNINGS Do not use • to make a child sleepy • with any other product containing diphenhydramine, including one applied topically

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