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  • Benadryl Allergy Kapseal Capsules, Benadryl Allergy Ultratab Tablets (Pfizer Consumer Healthcare)

    Drug Facts:

    Active Ingredient:       Purpose:

    (in each capsule)

    Diphenhydramine HCl
       25 mg      Antihistamine

    Uses:

    • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
      • runny nose
      • sneezing
      • itchy, watery eyes
      • itching of the nose or throat
    • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold:
      • runny nose
      • sneezing

    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:

    • 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
    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
    **12.5 mg dosage strength is not available in this package. Do not attempt to break capsules.

    Other Information:

    • store at 59° to 77°F in a dry place
    • protect from light

    Inactive Ingredients:    Capsules: D&C red no. 28, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 3, FD&C red no. 40, gelatin, glyceryl monooleate, lactose, magnesium stearate, and titanium dioxide. Printed with black edible ink.

    Tablets:   candelilla wax, crospovidone, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, D&C red no. 27 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, pregelatinized starch, stearic acid, and titanium dioxide.

    Questions? call 1-800-524-2624 (English/Spanish), weekdays, 9 AM-5 PM EST

    How Supplied:    Benadryl tablets are supplied in boxes of 24 and 48, bottles of 100 and 124; capsules are supplied in boxes of 24 and 48.


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