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Allergy Relief Childrens

DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL

Standard Dose
Directions do not take more than directed do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours mL = milliliter only use the dose cup provided find right dose on chart below take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor Age (yr) Dose (mL) children under 2 years do not use children 2 to 5 years do not use unless directed by a doctor children 6 to 11 years 5 mL to 10 mL
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
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
Summary

Indications and usage 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 Dosage and administration Directions do not take more than directed do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours mL = milliliter only use the dose cup provided find right dose on chart below take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor Age (yr) Dose (mL) children under 2 years do not use children 2 to 5 years do not use unless directed by a doctor children 6 to 11 years 5 mL to 10 mL Warnings and cautions 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 the child has glaucoma a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis 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 reach of children.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage 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 Dosage and administration Directions do not take more than directed do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours mL = milliliter only use the dose cup provided find right dose on chart below take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor Age (yr) Dose (mL) children under 2 years do not use children 2 to 5 years do not use unless directed by a doctor children 6 to 11 years 5 mL to 10 mL Warnings and cautions 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 the child has glaucoma a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis 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 reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Monitoring

  • • 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 the child has glaucoma a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis 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 reach of children.
  • • In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Interaction Notes

  • • Review official label interaction section.