Diphenhydramine label

Diphenhydramine

Diphenhydramine Recall

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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

Do not use

  • to make a child sleepy
  • with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin 
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 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. 

Do not use

  • to make a child sleepy
  • with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin 

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 pharmacist before use if you are

taking sedatives or tranquilizers. 

FDA Safety Alerts

There are currently no FDA safety alerts available for this drug.

Manufacturer Warnings

There is currently no manufacturer warning information available for this drug.

FDA Labeling Changes

There are currently no FDA labeling changes available for this drug.

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
  • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold:
    • runny nose
    • sneezing 

History

There is currently no drug history available for this drug.

Other Information

There are no additional details available for this product.

Diphenhydramine Manufacturers

  • Sam’s West Inc
    Diphenhydramine | Sam's West Inc
    No Recall

    Diphenhydramine | Sam's West Inc

    Diphenhydramine | Sam's West Inc
    take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor do not take more than 6 times in 24 hours  adults and children 12 years and over  1 to 2 tablets  children 6 to under 12 years  1 tablet  children under 6 years  do not use
  • New World Imports, Inc
    Diphenhydramine | New World Imports, Inc
    No Recall

    Diphenhydramine | New World Imports, Inc

    Diphenhydramine | New World Imports, Inc

    Take every 4 to 6 hours

    Do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours

    Adults and children 12 years of age and older; 1 to 2 caplets

    Children 6 to 12 years: 1 caplet

    Children under 6: Consult a doctor

  • Diphenhydramine | Rebel Distributors Corp
    No Recall

    Diphenhydramine | Rebel Distributors Corp

    Diphenhydramine | Rebel Distributors Corp

    ° take every 4-6 hours

    ° do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours.

    Adults & children 12 years & over: 1-2 capsules

    Children 6 to under 12 years: 1 capsule

    Children under 6: ask a doctor

  • Nexmed (Usa), Inc.
    Diphenhydramine | Nexmed (usa), Inc.
    No Recall

    Diphenhydramine | Nexmed (usa), Inc.

    Diphenhydramine | Nexmed (usa), Inc.
    do not use more than directed adults and children 2 years of age and older, apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily, or as directed by a doctor children under 2 years of age, consult a doctor
  • App Pharmaceuticals, Llc
    Diphenhydramine | App Pharmaceuticals, Llc
    No Recall

    Diphenhydramine | App Pharmaceuticals, Llc

    Diphenhydramine | App Pharmaceuticals, Llc

    THIS PRODUCT IS FOR INTRAVENOUS OR INTRAMUSCULAR ADMINISTRATION ONLY.

    Diphenhydramine hydrochloride in the injectable form is indicated when the oral form is impractical.

    Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit.

    DOSAGE SHOULD BE INDIVIDUALIZED ACCORDING TO THE NEEDS AND THE RESPONSE OF THE PATIENT.

    Pediatric Patients, other than premature infants and neonates: 5 mg/kg/24 hr or 150 mg/m2/24 hr.  Maximum daily dosage is 300 mg.  Divide into four doses, administered intravenously at a rate generally not exceeding 25 mg/min, or deep intramuscularly.

    Adults: 10 to 50 mg intravenously at a rate generally not exceeding 25 mg/min, or deep intramuscularly, 100 mg if required; maximum daily dosage is 400 mg.

  • Diphenhydramine | H.j. Harkins Company, Inc.
    No Recall

    Diphenhydramine | H.j. Harkins Company, Inc.

    Diphenhydramine | H.j. Harkins Company, Inc.

    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.

  • Physicians Total Care, Inc.
    Diphenhydramine | Physicians Total Care, Inc.
    No Recall

    Diphenhydramine | Physicians Total Care, Inc.

    Diphenhydramine | Physicians Total Care, Inc.
    do not use more than directed adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to affected area no more than 3 to 4 times daily children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor
  • Aaa Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    Diphenhydramine | Aaa Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    No Recall

    Diphenhydramine | Aaa Pharmaceutical, Inc.

    Diphenhydramine | Aaa Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    take every 4 to 6 hours do not exceed 6 doses in 24 hours * 12.5 mg dosage strength is not available in this package. Do not attempt to break capsules. adults and children 12 years of age and over 25 mg to 50 mg (1 to 2 capsules) children 6 to under 12 years of age 12.5 mg* to 25 mg (1 capsule) children under 6 years of age ask a doctor
  • Aaa Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    Diphenhydramine | Aaa Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    No Recall

    Diphenhydramine | Aaa Pharmaceutical, Inc.

    Diphenhydramine | Aaa Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    take every 4 to 6 hours do not exceed 6 doses in 24 hours * 12.5 mg dosage strength is not available in this package. Do not attempt to break tablets. adults and children 12 years of age and over 25 mg to 50 mg (1 to 2 tablets) children 6 to under 12 years of age 12.5 mg* to 25 mg (1 tablet) children under 6 years of age ask a doctor
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Diphenhydramine | Remedyrepack Inc.
    No Recall

    Diphenhydramine | Remedyrepack Inc.

    Diphenhydramine | Remedyrepack Inc.

    THIS PRODUCT IS FOR INTRAVENOUS OR INTRAMUSCULAR ADMINISTRATION ONLY.

    Diphenhydramine hydrochloride in the injectable form is indicated when the oral form is impractical.

    Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit.

    DOSAGE SHOULD BE INDIVIDUALIZED ACCORDING TO THE NEEDS AND THE RESPONSE OF THE PATIENT.

    Pediatric Patients, other than premature infants and neonates: 5 mg/kg/24 hr or 150 mg/m2/24 hr.  Maximum daily dosage is 300 mg.  Divide into four doses, administered intravenously at a rate generally not exceeding 25 mg/min, or deep intramuscularly.

    Adults: 10 to 50 mg intravenously at a rate generally not exceeding 25 mg/min, or deep intramuscularly, 100 mg if required; maximum daily dosage is 400 mg.

     

  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Diphenhydramine | Remedyrepack Inc.
    No Recall

    Diphenhydramine | Remedyrepack Inc.

    Diphenhydramine | Remedyrepack Inc.

    THIS PRODUCT IS FOR INTRAVENOUS OR INTRAMUSCULAR ADMINISTRATION ONLY.

    Diphenhydramine hydrochloride in the injectable form is indicated when the oral form is impractical.

    Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit.

    DOSAGE SHOULD BE INDIVIDUALIZED ACCORDING TO THE NEEDS AND THE RESPONSE OF THE PATIENT.

    Pediatric Patients, other than premature infants and neonates: 5 mg/kg/24 hr or 150 mg/m2/24 hr.  Maximum daily dosage is 300 mg.  Divide into four doses, administered intravenously at a rate generally not exceeding 25 mg/min, or deep intramuscularly.

    Adults: 10 to 50 mg intravenously at a rate generally not exceeding 25 mg/min, or deep intramuscularly, 100 mg if required; maximum daily dosage is 400 mg.

     

  • Sam’s West Inc
    Diphenhydramine | Bio-medical & Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Corporation
    No Recall

    Diphenhydramine | Bio-medical & Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Corporation

    Diphenhydramine | Bio-medical & Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Corporation

    •Apply this product topically to affected areas and allow to dry without rubbing. •Use up to 3 times daily. •Use only as directed.

  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Diphenhydramine | Remedyrepack Inc.
    No Recall

    Diphenhydramine | Remedyrepack Inc.

    Diphenhydramine | Remedyrepack Inc.

    THIS PRODUCT IS FOR INTRAVENOUS OR INTRAMUSCULAR ADMINISTRATION ONLY.

    Diphenhydramine hydrochloride in the injectable form is indicated when the oral form is impractical.

    Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit.

    DOSAGE SHOULD BE INDIVIDUALIZED ACCORDING TO THE NEEDS AND THE RESPONSE OF THE PATIENT.

    Pediatric Patients, other than premature infants and neonates: 5 mg/kg/24 hr or 150 mg/m2/24 hr.  Maximum daily dosage is 300 mg.  Divide into four doses, administered intravenously at a rate generally not exceeding 25 mg/min, or deep intramuscularly.

    Adults: 10 to 50 mg intravenously at a rate generally not exceeding 25 mg/min, or deep intramuscularly, 100 mg if required; maximum daily dosage is 400 mg.

     

  • Purinepharma Llc
    Diphenhydramine | Purinepharma Llc
    No Recall

    Diphenhydramine | Purinepharma Llc

    Diphenhydramine | Purinepharma Llc

    Directions:

    Take every 4 to 6 hours. Do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period. Adults and Children 12 years of age and over 1 to 2 capsules Children 6 to under 12 years of age 1 capsule Children under 6 years of age Do not use
  • Purinepharma Llc
    Diphenhydramine | Purinepharma Llc
    No Recall

    Diphenhydramine | Purinepharma Llc

    Diphenhydramine | Purinepharma Llc

    Directions:

    Take every 4 to 6 hours. Do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period. Adults and Children 12 years of age and over 1 to 2 capsules Children 6 to under 12 years of age 1 capsule Children under 6 years of age Do not use