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DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Generic: DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

100%
Basic Information
Manufacturer
CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
Product Type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
Route of Administration
ORAL
FDA Set ID
6e0f7ab7-eb1e-9a19-e053-2991aa0a6d1f
Purpose
Purpose Nighttime sleep-aid
Indications & Usage
Use for relief of occasional sleeplessness
Warnings
Warnings Do not use ■ in children under 12 years of age ■ 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 ■ difficulty in urination 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 ■ use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery ■ drowsiness will occur ■ avoid alcoholic beverages Stop use and ask a doctor if sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 2 weeks.

Insomnia may be a symptom of a serious underlying medical illness.

If pregnant or breast-feeding, 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.