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, 6.25 mg/5 mL or 1 teaspoonful (tsp.)
Active Ingredient Purpose
Antihistamine
Inactive Ingredients
citric acid, flavours, glycerin, saccharin sodium†, sodium benzoate, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, sodium citrate, sorbitol†, water. Contains 7.83 Kcal/5 mL
†as sweeteners
Children under 2 years of age (under 24 lb or 11 kg): Consult a doctor
Children 2-5 years of age (24-48 lb or 11-22 kg): 1 tsp. (5 mL) every 4-6 hours. Do not exceed 4tsp. (20 mL) per day.
Children 6 to under 12 years of age (48-95 lb or 22-44 kg): 2-4 tsp. (10-20 mL) every 4-6 hours. Do not exceed 16 tsp. (80 mL) per day.
Other Information
Read the complete label before use and follow all directions
Do not use if band on cap and/or seal over bottle opening is missing or broken
Child resistant package
Store at 15 to 30°C
Protect from freezing
Sucrose free: sweetened with sodium saccharin and sorbitol
*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 your child is allergic to diphenhydramine or to any other ingredients in this product
to make a young child sleepy.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you have a child that
has glaucoma
has breathing problem such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis, or chronic asthma
has difficulty with urination
has a cough that is accompanied by excessive secretions
is taking other antihistamines, sedatives or tranquilizers.
When using this product
marked drowsiness may occur
excitability may occur, especially in children
sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
do not engage in activities requiring mental alertness.
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.
Can I use two BENADRYL® products at the same time? For example, the BENADRYL® Cream and BENADRYL® oral product?
No, since you will be getting a dose of diphenhydramine from two sources.
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