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CVS dye-free childrens allergy

DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Standard Dose
Directions find right dose on chart below take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours mL = milliliter 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 Attention: use only enclosed dosing cup designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.
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 find right dose on chart below take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours mL = milliliter 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 Attention: use only enclosed dosing cup designed for use with this product.

Do not use any other dosing device.

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 find right dose on chart below take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours mL = milliliter 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 Attention: use only enclosed dosing cup designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device. 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 a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis glaucoma 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. (1-800-222-1222)

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 a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis glaucoma 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.
  • • (1-800-222-1222)

Interaction Notes

  • • Review official label interaction section.
CVS dye-free childrens allergy (DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE) | Drug Monograph | MedicHelpline