CVS PHARMACY Childrens Allergy Chews
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL
Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies. runny nose itchy, watery eyes sneezing itching of the nose or throat Dosage and administration Directions find right dose on chart below Chew one tablet completely at the onset of symptoms.
Do not swallow tablets whole. take every 4 to 6 hours or as directed by a doctor do not take more than 6 times in 24 hours Age (Year) Dose (Chewable tablets) 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 of age 1 to 2 chewable tablets (12.5 mg to 25 mg) adults and children 12 years of age and over 2 to 4 tablets (25 mg to 50 mg) 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 you have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis glaucoma trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers.
Structured Monograph
Clinical summary
Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies. runny nose itchy, watery eyes sneezing itching of the nose or throat Dosage and administration Directions find right dose on chart below Chew one tablet completely at the onset of symptoms. Do not swallow tablets whole. take every 4 to 6 hours or as directed by a doctor do not take more than 6 times in 24 hours Age (Year) Dose (Chewable tablets) 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 of age 1 to 2 chewable tablets (12.5 mg to 25 mg) adults and children 12 years of age and over 2 to 4 tablets (25 mg to 50 mg) 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 you have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis glaucoma trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland 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 at 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 you have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis glaucoma trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland 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 at 1-800-222-1222
Interaction Notes
- • Review official label interaction section.