Safety Is Our Top Priority
The safety of the people who use our products is our top priority. As with any medicine, abuse or misuse can lead to serious side effects with potentially long-lasting or even life-threatening consequences. All medications should be kept out of the reach of children at all times.
We understand that consumers may have heard about an online “challenge” involving the misuse or abuse of diphenhydramine. The challenge, which involves ingestion of excessive quantities of diphenhydramine, is a dangerous trend and should be stopped immediately. Abuse or misuse of this product can lead to serious side effects with potentially long-lasting or even life-threatening consequences.
BENADRYL® products and other diphenhydramine products should only be used as directed by the label.
If you believe that you or someone you know has taken BENADRYL® or other diphenhydramine products in a manner not directed by the label, please contact your local poison control center.
To learn more about how BENADRYL® is addressing medication misuse/abuse related to dangerous social media content, as well as other safety-related questions, visit our FAQs page. For specific dosing information, please visit our page on BENDARYL® dosage.
BENADRYL® Products
Bought by more households than any other OTC Allergy brand.
Do not use more than one diphenhydramine product at the same time. Use products only as directed.
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