CVS Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride

Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride · Tablet · Oral

Over the counter Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist

Active ingredient

Active ingredient (in each tablet) Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 25 mg Purpose Antihistamine

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 doses 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

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, dicalcium phosphate, D&C Red #27 Al lake, lecithin, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, talc, titanium dioxide.

Questions?

Questions or comments? Call 1-800-SHOP CVS

Label text from the FDA structured product label by CVS Pharmacy (revised Oct 2, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

CVS Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride NDC products (2)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
51316-186Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 25 mg/1
Tablet
CVS PharmacyOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
51316-191Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 25 mg/1
Tablet
CVS PharmacyOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is CVS Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 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 CVS Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride?

CVS Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including CVS Pharmacy.