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BENADRYL® Allergy Tablets

You never know when you might be hit with an allergic reaction or unexpected allergy symptoms. Be prepared with BENADRYL®*. It provides fast, effective relief of both everyday allergies & allergic reactions to things like insect bites and poison ivy.

  • 12 caplets

  • 36 caplets

  • 60 caplets

  • 100 caplets

Product Details

Temporarily relieves symptoms of seasonal and year-round allergies:

  • Skin itch

  • Hives

  • Sneezing

  • Itchy throat

  • Itchy, Runny nose

  • Itchy, watery eyes

Active Ingredient

Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 25 mg

Active Ingredient Purpose

Antihistamine

Inactive Ingredients

Celluloses, Dicalcium phosphate, D&C Red No. 27, Polyethylene glycol, Polysorbate, Starch, Stearic acid, Titanium dioxide, Wax, Zinc stearate

Other Information

  • Read the complete label before use and follow all directions 

  • Do not use if blister unit is broken

  • Store at 15 to 30°C 

Children under the age of 12 years: Not recommended for use. Use Children’s BENADRYL® products.

Adults and children 12 years of age and over: 1 to 2 caplets every 4-6 hours. Do not exceed 8 caplets in 24 hours.

*Seek medical attention if you are experiencing a life-threatening anaphylactic reaction, as BENADRYL® is not indicated for such use.

Do not use

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

  • more than the recommended dosage or use for prolonged periods of time except on the advice of a doctor

  • if you are allergic to diphenhydramine or to any other ingredients in this product.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you

  • have glaucoma

  • have breathing problem such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis, or chronic asthma

  • have difficulty with urination due to an enlargement of the prostate gland

  • have a cough that is accompanied by excessive secretions

  • are taking other antihistamines, sedatives or tranquilizers

  • are pregnant or breastfeeding.

When using this product

  • marked drowsiness may occur

  • excitability may occur, especially in children

  • alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness

  • do not drive, operate machinery or engage in activities requiring mental alertness

  • avoid alcoholic drinks.

Stop use and ask a doctor if  symptoms worsen, last for more than 7 days or if new symptoms occur.

Keep out of reach of children.  In case of overdose, call a Poison Control Centre or get medical help right away.

Where can I find more information?

You can obtain more information about BENADRYL® by talking to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also contact us at McNeil Consumer Healthcare, division of Johnson & Johnson Inc. by clicking Contact Us below or contacting our call center at 1-800-661-4659.

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