Wal Dryl

Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride · Liquid · Oral

Over the counter Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist

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

Warnings

Warnings Do not use with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin to make a child sleepy Ask a doctor before use if the child has a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis glaucoma a sodium-restricted diet Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is taking sedatives or tranquilizers. When using this product marked drowsiness may occur sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness excitability may occur, especially in children Keep out of the reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Ask a doctor before use

Ask a doctor before use if the child has a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis glaucoma a sodium-restricted diet

Ask a doctor or pharmacist

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is taking sedatives or tranquilizers.

When using this product

When using this product marked drowsiness may occur sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness excitability may occur, especially in children

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of the reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions

Directions do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor measure only with dosing cup provided. Do not use any other dosing device. mL = milliliter keep dosing cup with product find the right dose on chart below Age (yr) Dose (mL) 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

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients citric acid, D&C red #33, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, poloxamer 407, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sucrose

Questions?

Questions or comments? Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Walgreens (revised Apr 9, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Wal Dryl NDC products (1)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
0363-0092Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 12.5 mg/5mL
Liquid
WalgreensOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Wal Dryl 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

Who makes Wal Dryl?

Wal Dryl is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Walgreens.