Benadryl

Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride · Tablet, Film Coated · Oral

Over the counter Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist

Active ingredient

Active ingredient (in each tablet) Diphenhydramine HCl 25 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 you have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis glaucoma trouble urinating due to an 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 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 you have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis glaucoma trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

Ask a doctor or pharmacist

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are 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 take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor do not take more than 6 times in 24 hours adults and children 12 years and over 1 to 2 tablets children 6 to under 12 years 1 tablet children under 6 years do not use

Other information

Other information each tablet contains: calcium 15 mg store between 20-25°C (68-77°F). Protect from light. do not use if blister unit is torn or broken

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients carnauba wax, croscarmellose sodium, D&C red no. 27 aluminum lake, dibasic calcium phosphate, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, titanium dioxide

Questions?

Questions or comments? call 1-877-717-2824 (toll-free) or 215-273-8755 (collect)

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Kenvue Brands LLC (revised Jul 28, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Benadryl NDC products (8)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
50580-226Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 25 mg/1
Tablet, Film Coated
Kenvue Brands LLCOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
50580-370
Kit
Kenvue Brands LLCOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
66715-6406Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 25 mg/1
Tablet, Film Coated
Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
66715-6506Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 25 mg/1
Tablet, Film Coated
Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
66715-9706Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 25 mg/1
Tablet, Film Coated
Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
53209-3001Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 25 mg/1
Tablet, Film Coated
Morning Star OTCOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
71205-521Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 25 mg/1
Tablet, Film Coated
Proficient Rx LPOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
85237-1960Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 25 mg/1
Tablet, Film Coated
Select Consumer GroupOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Benadryl 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?

Benadryl is listed by 5 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including Kenvue Brands LLC, Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc., Morning Star OTC, Proficient Rx LP.