Active Ingredient (in each 5 mL)* | | Purpose |
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Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg *5 mL=1 teaspoon (tsp) | | Antihistamine |
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Uses - temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper repiratory allergies:
- sneezing
- itching of the nose or throat
- runny nose
- itchy, watery eyes
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Warnings:Do not use - with any other product containing diphenydramine, even one used on skin
- to make a child sleepy
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Ask a doctor before use if the child has - a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis
- glacoma
- a sodium-restricted diet
- a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks
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Ask a doctor or a pharmacist before use if the child is taking sedatives or tranquilizers |
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When using this product - marked drowsiness may occur
- excitability may occur, especially in children
- sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
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Directions- find right dose on chart below
- use only enclosed dosing cup designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.
- take every 4 to 6 hours
- do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours
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Age (yr) | | Dose |
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children under 2 years | | do not use |
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children 2 to 5 years | | do not use unless directed by a doctor |
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children 6 to 11 years | | 5 to 10 mL (1 to 2 tsp) |
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Inactive Ingredients: anhydrous citric acid, D&C red #33, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, poloxamer 407, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution