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Allergy Relief Dye Free

DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL

Standard Dose
Directions take every 4 to 6 hours do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours swallow whole; do not crush, chew or dissolve adults and children 12 years of age and over - take 1 to 2 softgels children 6 to under 12 years of age - take 1 softgel children under 6 years of age - do not use
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: sneezing, runny nose, itchy, watery eyes, itching of the nose or throat temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: sneezing, runny nose
Summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: sneezing, runny nose, itchy, watery eyes, itching of the nose or throat temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: sneezing, runny nose Dosage and administration Directions take every 4 to 6 hours do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours swallow whole; do not crush, chew or dissolve adults and children 12 years of age and over - take 1 to 2 softgels children 6 to under 12 years of age - take 1 softgel children under 6 years of age - do not use Warnings and cautions 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 you have glaucoma trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis 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.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: sneezing, runny nose, itchy, watery eyes, itching of the nose or throat temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: sneezing, runny nose Dosage and administration Directions take every 4 to 6 hours do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours swallow whole; do not crush, chew or dissolve adults and children 12 years of age and over - take 1 to 2 softgels children 6 to under 12 years of age - take 1 softgel children under 6 years of age - do not use Warnings and cautions 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 you have glaucoma trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis 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)

Monitoring

  • 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 you have glaucoma trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis 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.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
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