Pharbedryl
Diphenhydramine HCl · Capsule · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredient (in each capsule) Diphenhydramine HCl 25mg Purpose Antihistamine
Purpose
Purpose Antihistamine
Uses
Uses Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other respiratory allergies: sneezing itching of the nose or throat runny nose itchy, watery eyes Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to common cold: runny nose sneezing
Warnings
Warnings Do not use to make 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 trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis glaucoma Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers
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 avoid alcoholic drinks marked drowsiness may occur excitability may occur, especially in children alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
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 above 1-2 Capsules children 6 to under 12 years 1 Capsule children under 6 years Ask a doctor
Other information
Other information store between 20°-25°C (68°-77°F), excursions permitted between 15-30°C (59-86°F) protect from excessive moisture
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients black iron oxide, D&C red #28, D&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, gelatin, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, sodium lauryl sulfate
Questions?
Questions or comments? (866)562-2756 Mon - Fri 8 AM to 4 PM
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Pharbest Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (revised Dec 24, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride in 4 products
Pharbedryl NDC products (4)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16103-347 | Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg/1 Capsule | Pharbest Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 16103-348 | Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 25 mg/1 Capsule | Pharbest Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 60760-699 | Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 25 mg/1 Capsule | St. Mary's Medical Park Pharmacy | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 73057-347 | Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg/1 Capsule | Ulai Health LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Pharbedryl used for?
Uses Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other respiratory allergies: sneezing itching of the nose or throat runny nose itchy, watery eyes Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to common cold: runny nose sneezing
Who makes Pharbedryl?
Pharbedryl is listed by 3 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including Pharbest Pharmaceuticals, Inc., St. Mary's Medical Park Pharmacy, Ulai Health LLC.