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Children’s BENADRYL® Chewables Allergy Relief Tablets Antihistamine Allergy Medicine for Kids

Give your children effective allergy relief from symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies with this over-the-counter BENADRYL® chewable allergy medicine for kids. With a kid-friendly grape-flavor, each chewable tablet contains 12.5 mg of diphenhydramine HCl, an antihistamine for allergic reactions that helps kids feel better from hay fever and other upper respiratory allergy symptoms including: runny nose, sneezing, itchy, watery eyes, and itching throat or nose.

Diphenhydramine HCl active ingredient in Benadryl

Active Ingredients

Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 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

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

2 to 4 chewable tablets (25 mg to 50 mg)

Children 6 to 11 years

1 to 2 chewable tablets (12.5 mg to 25 mg)

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 you have:

  • A breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis

  • Glaucoma

  • Trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

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

When using this product:

  • Marked drowsiness may occur

  • Avoid alcohol drinks

  • Alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness

  • Be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

  • Excitability may occur, especially in children

If pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a healthcare 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)

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.

Store between 20-25˚C (68-77˚F). Avoid high humidity. Protect from light.

Do not use if carton or blister unit is opened or broken/unsealed.

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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