Banophen Medication Summary
No separate FDA Medication Guide was found for this label. This summary is based on FDA/DailyMed prescribing information.
What is this medication?
This medication is described in FDA/DailyMed prescribing information. No separate FDA Medication Guide was found for this label. This summary is based on FDA/DailyMed prescribing information.
What is this medication used for?
Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies runny nosesneezingitchy, watery eyesitchy throat and noseTemporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold runny nosesneezing
What should I know before taking it?
The FDA/DailyMed label should be reviewed for complete details.
What important warnings are listed?
Do not use to make a child sleepy with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
How is this medication usually taken?
Take every 4-6 hoursDo not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours adults and children 12 years of age and over Take 1 capsule (50 mg) children 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.
What side effects are listed?
The FDA/DailyMed label should be reviewed for complete details.
What interactions are listed?
The FDA/DailyMed label should be reviewed for complete details.
Where can I find the official prescribing information?
Review the full prescribing information on DailyMed: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=d0f4b9f4-e727-4d47-b156-7bcdcb1606da
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