What the official label says. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Your pack's leaflet comes first if it is different.
Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever, or other upper respiratory allergies: runny nose sneezing itching of the nose or throat itchy, watery eyes
drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic beverages alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery excitability may occur, especially in children
trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland glaucoma a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
Do not use with any other products containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
If pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Take it when you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Then skip the missed one. Never take two doses at once to make up for it. Check your leaflet, as some medicines are different.
Products with Diphenhydramine as the active ingredient. Names differ between countries.
Other countries: check your pack's registration number and we point you to your regulator.
A recall usually affects certain batches only. Compare the lot number on your pack.
Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever, or other upper respiratory allergies: runny nose sneezing itching of the nose or throat itchy, watery eyes (From the official U.S. FDA label.)
Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: Do not take more than directed Adults and children 12 years of age and over: Take 1 caplet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor…
In many countries Diphenhydramine is sold without a prescription in some strengths. Rules differ by country, so ask a pharmacist.
Diphenhydramine is sold under names such as Percogesic Reformulated Jan 2011, Wal-dryl, Compoz, Wal-dryl Childrens, Wal-dryl-d, Wal-dryl Allergy, Wal-som Maximum Strength, Nytol. Brand names differ between countries.
Scan the registration number on your pack with PillVera (NAFDAC number in Nigeria, NDC in the United States, DIN in Canada), check the expiry date and buy only from licensed pharmacies.