diphenhydramine
Active ingredients (in each 10 mL) Purposes Acetaminophen 325 mg Pain reliever/fever reducer Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg Antihistamine/cough suppressant Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg Nasal decongestant
Available in 7 countries
- Canada65
- UNISOMOTC
- ZZZQUILOTC
- ALLERNIXOTC
- United States8
- Benadryl
- Benadryl
- Benadryl
- Spain3
- NEOSAYOMOL 20 mg/ g CREMAOTC
- SOÑODOR DIFENHIDRAMINA 50 mg COMPRIMIDOSOTC
- DIFENHIDRAMINA OMEGA PHARMA 50 MG COMPRIMIDOSOTC
- Germany1
- Vivinox SleepOTC
- United Kingdom1
- Nytol OriginalOTC
- India1
- Benadryl Cough FormulaOTC
- Singapore1
- BenadrylOTC
From the manufacturer’s label
The text below is reproduced verbatim from the FDA-approved drug label via openFDA. Reference only — confirm with a pharmacist before using a medicine.
Adult dose
Directions this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use do not give more than directed (see Overdose warning ) measure only with dosing cup provided do not use dosing cup with other products dose as follows or as directed by a doctor children 6 to under 12 years of age: 10 mL in dosing cup provided every 4 hours while symptoms last; do not give more than 5 doses in any 24-hour period children under 6 years of age: do not use
Warnings
Warnings Liver warning This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if your child takes: more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount with other drugs containing acetaminophen Allergy alert Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include: skin reddening blisters rash If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. Sore throat warning I f sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly. Do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. to make a child sleepy with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on the skin in a child who is taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your child's prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this product. Ask a doctor before use if the child has liver disease heart disease diabetes high blood pressure thyroid disease glaucoma a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is taking the blood thinning drug warfarin taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product do not use more than directed (see Overdose warning ) excitability may occur, especially in children marked drowsiness may occur sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness Stop use and ask a doctor if nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur pain, nasal congestion, or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days redness or swelling is present new symptoms occur cough comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition. Keep out of reach of children. Overdose warning Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. I n case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
When not to use
Do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. to make a child sleepy with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on the skin in a child who is taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your child's prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this product. Ask a doctor before use if the child has liver disease heart disease diabetes high blood pressure thyroid disease glaucoma a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
When using
When using this product do not use more than directed (see Overdose warning ) excitability may occur, especially in children marked drowsiness may occur sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
Active & inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients anhydrous citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, flavors, glycerin, propyl gallate, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, trisodium citrate dihydrate may contain this ingredient , xanthan gum
Storage
Other information each 10 mL contains: sodium 6 mg store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) do not refrigerate
Source: FDA drug label