Product Description
Temporarily relieves symptoms of seasonal and year-round allergies:
- Skin Itch
- Hives
- Sneezing
- Itchy Throat
- Itchy, runny nose
- Itchy, watery eyes
Ingredients:
Active Ingredient
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 12.5 mg/5 mL or 1 teaspoonful (tsp.)
Active Ingredient Purpose
Antihistamine
Inactive Ingredients
Alcohol, FD&C Red No. 2, Flavours (orange, clove, coriander, cinnamon, anethole), Sugar, Water
Directions:
Children under 6 years of age: Use Children’s BENADRYL® Liquid
Children 6 to under 12 years of age: 1-2 tsp. (5-10 mL) every 4-6 hours. Do not exceed 8 tsp. (40 mL) in 24 hours. Adults and children 12 years of age and over: 2-4 tsp. (10-20 mL) every 4-6 hours. Do not exceed 16 tsp. (80 mL) in 24 hours.
Other Information
- Read the complete label before use and follow all directions
- Do not use if band on the cap and/or seal over the bottle opening is missing or broken
- Store at 15 to 30°C
- Protect from freezing
*Seek medical attention if you are experiencing a life-threatening anaphylactic reaction, as BENADRYL® is not indicated for such use.
Warning:
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.
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
- 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.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not in tended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Some formulas may be slightly different outside Canada and the US.