Kids Allergy
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL
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 take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours marked drowsiness may occur use only with enclosed dose cup.
Do not use with 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 take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours marked drowsiness may occur use only with enclosed dose cup. Do not use with any other dosing device. SHAKE WELL BEFORE EACH USE adults and children 12 years of age and over 10 - 20 mL children 6 to under 12 years 5 - 10 mL children 2 to under 6 years do not use unless directed by a doctor children under 2 years do not use 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 glaucoma a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis trouble urinating due to enlargement of the 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 breastfeeding, 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 to make a child sleepy with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin Ask a doctor before use if you have glaucoma a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis trouble urinating due to enlargement of the 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 breastfeeding, 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)
Interaction Notes
- • Review official label interaction section.