Allergy Medicine Drug Information

Generic name: DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL

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Uses of Allergy Medicine

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

Dosage & Administration of Allergy Medicine

adults and children 12 years and over1 to 2 capsules
children 6 to under 12 years1 capsule
children under 6 yearsdo not use this product in children under 6 years of age

Side Effects of Allergy Medicine

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

Warnings & Cautions for Allergy Medicine

Do not use with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin to make a child sleepy. Ask a doctor before use if you have glaucoma a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis trouble urinating due to 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 accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Drug Interactions with Allergy Medicine

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers.

Pregnancy Safety for Allergy Medicine

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Contraindications for Allergy Medicine

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

Overdosage Information for Allergy Medicine

Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Drug information sourced from the FDA. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional before making any medication decisions.

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