DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE 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?
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE 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 eyesitching of the nose or throat temporarily 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?
to make a child sleepywith any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
How is this medication usually taken?
take every 4 to 6 hoursdo not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours adults and children 12 years and over 1 to 2 capsules children 6 to under 12 years 1 capsule children under 6 years do not use this product in children under 6 years of age
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=0203d919-dc1f-cca0-e063-6394a90aa1aa
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