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Benadryl's Extra Strength Allergy Medicine Caplets Box
Side shot of Benadryl's Extra Strength Allergy Medicine Caplets Box
Benadryl's Extra Strength Allergy Medicine Caplets Box, 36 count
Benadryl's Extra Strength Allergy Medicine Caplets Box
Side shot of Benadryl's Extra Strength Allergy Medicine Caplets Box
Benadryl's Extra Strength Allergy Medicine Caplets Box, 36 count

BENADRYL® Extra Strength Allergy Caplets

BENADRYL® EXTRA STRENGTH offers an extra strength dose for fast and effective symptom relief of your allergies and allergic reactions with just one caplet.

  • 12 caplets

  • 36 caplets

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  4. Warnings
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Product Details

Temporarily relieves symptoms of seasonal and year-round allergies:

  • Skin itch

  • Hives

  • Sneezing

  • Itchy throat

  • Itchy, Runny nose

  • Itchy, watery eyes

 Active Ingredient 

Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg

 Active Ingredient Purpose 

Antihistamine

 Inactive Ingredients 

Calcium phosphate dibasic dihydrate, carnauba wax, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, titanium dioxide.

 Other Information 

  • Read the complete label before use and follow all directions

  • Do not use if blister unit is broken

  • Store at 15 to 30°C

Children under the age of 12 years: Do not use. Use Children’s BENADRYL® products.

Adults and children 12 years of age and over: Take 1 caplet every 4-6 hours. Do not exceed 4 caplets in 24 hours.

*Seek medical attention if you are experiencing a life-threatening anaphylactic reaction, as BENADRYL® is not indicated for such use.

 Do not use 

  • with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin

  • more than the recommended dosage or use for prolonged periods of time except on the advice of a doctor

  • if you are allergic to diphenhydramine or to any other ingredients in this product

  • in elderly patients who experience confusion at nighttime.

 Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you 

  • have glaucoma

  • have breathing problem such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis, or chronic asthma

  • have difficulty with urination due to an enlargement of the prostate gland

  • have a cough that is accompanied by excessive secretions

  • are taking other antihistamines, sedatives or tranquilizers

  • are pregnant or breastfeeding.

 When using this product 

  • marked drowsiness may occur

  • excitability may occur, especially in children

  • alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness

  • excitability may occur rather than sedation in the elderly, and therefore should be avoided in this age group

  • do not drive, operate machinery or engage in activities requiring mental alertness

  • avoid alcoholic drinks.

 Stop use and ask a doctor if  symptoms worsen, last for more than 7 days or if new symptoms occur.

 Keep out of reach of children.  In case of overdose, call a Poison Control Centre or get medical help right away.

Should I use an expired product?

No. If your product has expired, please properly discard it and obtain a new product.

This website contains product information and may differ from the information on the product packaging you may have. Please refer to your product package for the most up to date product information.

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