Drug Facts:
Active Ingredients:
(in each caplet) Purpose:
Acetaminophen 500 mg Pain reliever
Diphenhydramine HCl
12.5 mg Antihistamine
Pseudoephedrine HCl
30 mg Nasal decongestant
Uses:
- temporarily relieves these symptoms of hay fever and the common cold:
- runny nose
- sneezing
- headache
- minor aches and pains
- nasal congestion
- temporarily relieves these additional symptoms of hay fever:
- itching of the nose or throat
- itchy,watery eyes
Warnings:
Alcohol warning:If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day,ask your doctor whether you should take acetaminophen or other pain relievers/fever reducers.Acetaminophen may cause liver damage.
Do not use:
- with another product containing any of these active ingredients.
- if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression,psychiatric,or emotional conditions,or Parkinson's disease),or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug.If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI,ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
- with any other product containing diphenhydramine,even one used on skin.
Ask a doctor before use if you have:
- heart disease
- glaucoma
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- high blood pressure
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you aretaking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product:
- do not use more than directed
- marked drowsiness may occur
- excitability may occur,especially in children
- avoid alcoholic drinks
- alcohol,sedatives,and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
Stop use and ask a doctor if:
- you get nervous,dizzy,or sleepless
- new symptoms occur
- pain or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
- redness or swelling is present
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
If pregnant or breast-feeding,ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose warning:Taking more than the recommended dose may cause liver damage.In case of overdose,get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions:
- do not use more than directed (see overdose warning)
- take every 6 hours while symptoms persist
- do not take more than 8 caplets in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor
- adults and children 12 years of age and over: 2 caplets
- children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Other Information:
- store at 59°to 77°F in a dry place
Inactive Ingredients:(Caplets): Candelilla wax,corn starch,croscarmellose sodium,D&C yellow no.10 aluminum lake,FD&C blue no.1 aluminum lake,FD&C yellow no.6 aluminum lake,hydroxypropyl cellulose,hypromellose,microcrystalline cellulose,polyethylene glycol,polysorbate 80,pregelatinized starch,sodium starch glycolate,stearic acid,titanium dioxide,and zinc stearate
(Gelcaps):Colloidal silicon dioxide,croscarmellose sodium,D&C yellow no.10 Al lake,FD&C green no.3 Al lake,gelatin,hypromellose,polysorbate 80,stearic acid and titanium dioxide.
Questions?call1-800-524-2624(Eng-lish/Spanish),weekdays,9 AM - 5 PM EST
How Supplied:Benadryl Allergy & Sinus Headache is available in boxes of 24 and 48 caplets,and boxes of 24,48 and 72 gelcaps.