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HISTAPRIN

DIPHENHYDRAMINE

Standard Dose
Directions Do not take more than directed Adults and children 12 years of age and over: Take 1 caplet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Max Dose
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Primary Use
Uses: Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever, or other upper respiratory allergies: runny nose sneezing itching of the nose or throat itchy, watery eyes
Summary

Indications and usage Uses: Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever, or other upper respiratory allergies: runny nose sneezing itching of the nose or throat itchy, watery eyes Dosage and administration Directions Do not take more than directed Adults and children 12 years of age and over: Take 1 caplet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings: Do not use with any other products containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses: Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever, or other upper respiratory allergies: runny nose sneezing itching of the nose or throat itchy, watery eyes Dosage and administration Directions Do not take more than directed Adults and children 12 years of age and over: Take 1 caplet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings: Do not use with any other products containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin

Monitoring

  • Warnings: Do not use with any other products containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.