BENADRYL Allergy
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride · Solution · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredient (in each 5 mL) Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg
Purpose
Purpose Antihistamine
Uses
Uses 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
Warnings
Warnings Do not use to make a child sleepy with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin Ask a doctor before use if the user has a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis glaucoma trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland a sodium-restricted diet Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the user is 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 overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)
Do not use
Do not use to make a child sleepy with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
Ask a doctor before use
Ask a doctor before use if the user has a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis glaucoma trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland a sodium-restricted diet
Ask a doctor or pharmacist
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the user is taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
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
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)
Directions
Directions find right dose on chart below mL = milliliter take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours Age (yr) Dose (mL) adults and children 12 years and over 10 mL to 20 mL (2x10 mL; Note: dosing cup needs to be filled to 10 mL line twice for the 20 mL dose) children 6 to 11 years 5 mL to 10 mL children 2 to 5 years do not use unless directed by a doctor children under 2 years do not use Attention: use only enclosed dosing cup specifically designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.
Other information
Other information ■ each 5 mL contains: sodium 14 mg ■ store between 20-25ºC (68-77ºF). Protect from light. Store in outer carton until contents used. ■ do not use if carton is opened ■ do not use if bottle wrap imprinted with “Sealed For Your Safety” is broken or missing
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients anhydrous citric acid, D&C red no. 33, FD&C red no. 40, flavors, glycerin, monoammonium glycyrrhizinate, poloxamer 407, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sucrose
Questions?
Questions or comments? call 1-877-717-2824 or 215-273-8755 (collect)
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Kenvue Brands LLC (revised Jan 30, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride in 2 products
BENADRYL Allergy NDC products (2)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50580-573 | Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 12.5 mg/5mL Solution | Kenvue Brands LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 70264-024 | Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 25 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated | R J General Corporation | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is BENADRYL Allergy used for?
Uses 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
Who makes BENADRYL Allergy?
BENADRYL Allergy is listed by 2 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including Kenvue Brands LLC, R J General Corporation.