Pharbedryl

Diphenhydramine HCl · Capsule · Oral

Over the counter Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist

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

Pharbedryl NDC products (4)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
16103-347Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg/1
Capsule
Pharbest Pharmaceuticals, Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
16103-348Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 25 mg/1
Capsule
Pharbest Pharmaceuticals, Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
60760-699Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 25 mg/1
Capsule
St. Mary's Medical Park PharmacyOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
73057-347Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg/1
Capsule
Ulai Health LLCOTC 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.