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Children’s BENADRYL® Allergy Relief Liquid Medicine with Diphenhydramine HCl

Give your children effective allergy relief from year-round and seasonal allergy symptoms with this over-the-counter liquid allergy medicine for kids. Offered in a kid-friendly cherry-flavor, Children's BENADRYL® Allergy Relief Liquid Medicine is alcohol-free and contains 12.5 mg of the antihistamine diphenhydramine HCl in each 5 mL to help temporarily relieve allergy symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies such as: runny nose, sneezing, itchy, watery eyes, and itching nose or throat.

Available in:  4 fl oz (118 mL), 8 fl oz (236 mL)

Diphenhydramine HCl active ingredient in Benadryl

Active Ingredients

Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg (in each 5mL)

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

mL = milliliter

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

Do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours.

Attention:  Use only the dosing cup specifically designed for use with this product. Do no use any other dosing device.

Age

Dosage

Children 6 to 11 years

5 mL to 10 mL

Children 2 to 5 years

Do not use unless directed by a doctor

Children under 2 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 the child has:

  • A breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis

  • Glaucoma

  • A sodium-restricted diet

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is   taking sedatives or tranquilizers

When using this product:

  • Marked drowsiness may occur

  • Sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness

  • Excitability may occur, especially in children

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)

This website contains current product information and may differ from the information on the product packaging you may have. If you have any questions, please contact the Consumer Care Center (CCC) at 1-877-717-2824.

Use only as directed. Do not use more than one BENADRYL® diphenhydramine product at the same time.

Each 5 mL contains: sodium 14 mg.

Store between 20-25 C (68-77 F). Protect from light. Store in outer carton until contents used.

Do not use if carton tape or bottle wrap imprinted with "Sealed For Your Safety" is broken or missing.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can obtain more information about BENADRYL® by talking to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also visit our Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us at Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., by clicking Contact Us or calling toll-free 1-877-717-2824.

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