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BENADRYL® Extra Strength Tablets Dosing Information
BENADRYL® Extra Strength Tablets packaging, highlighting 2X strength for powerful allergy relief, including symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, itchy throat, and watery eyes.
BENADRYL® Extra Strength Tablets highlighting relief for sneezing, runny nose, itchy throat or nose, and itchy, watery eyes.
BENADRYL® Extra Strength Tablets package front
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BENADRYL® Extra Strength Tablets Dosing Information
BENADRYL® Extra Strength Tablets packaging, highlighting 2X strength for powerful allergy relief, including symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, itchy throat, and watery eyes.
BENADRYL® Extra Strength Tablets highlighting relief for sneezing, runny nose, itchy throat or nose, and itchy, watery eyes.

BENADRYL® Extra Strength Allergy Relief Antihistamine Tablets with 50 mg of Diphenhydramine HCl

Use BENADRYL® Extra Strength Allergy Relief Antihistamine Tablets with 50 mg of Diphenhydramine HCl, which are over-the-counter antihistamine tablets from BENADRYL®, for effective relief from symptoms related to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies including runny nose, sneezing, itchy, watery eyes, and itching nose and throat as well as symptoms of common cold including sneezing and runny nose.

 Available in:  24 count

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Diphenhydramine HCl active ingredient in Benadryl

Active Ingredients

Diphenhydramine HCl 50 mg (in each tablet)

Antihistamine

Product Details

Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:

  • Runny nose

  • Sneezing

  • Itchy, watery eyes

  • Itching of the nose or throat

Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold:

  • Runny nose

  • Sneezing

Take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor.

Do not take more than 6 times in 24 hours.

Age

Dosage

Adults and children 12 years and over

1 tablet

Children under 12 years

Do not use

Do not use

  • To make a child sleepy

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

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • A breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis

  • Glaucoma

  • Trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

When using this product

  • Marked drowsiness may occur

  • Avoid alcoholic drinks

  • Alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness

  • Be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

  • Excitability may occur, especially in children

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers

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 right away. (1-800-222-1222)

Each tablet contains: calcium 35 mg

Store between 20-25°C (68-77°F). Protect from light.

Do not use if blister unit is torn or broken

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