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Do not use:

  • To make a child sleepy
  • With any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
  • 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.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • Heart disease
  • High blood pressure
  • Thyroid disease
  • Diabetes
  • Trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
  • A breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
  • Glaucoma

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

When using this product

  • Do not exceed recommended dose
  • Marked drowsiness may occur
  • Avoid alcoholic drinks
  • Alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
  • Be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
  • Excitability may occur, especially in children

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • Nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
  • Symptoms do not improve within 7 days or occur with a fever

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health 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) 

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 
  • Nasal congestion

Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold: 

  •  Runny nose 
  •  Sneezing 
  •  Nasal congestion

Temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure 

Safety Information

Do not use To make a child sleepy With any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin 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. Ask a doctor before use if you have Heart disease High blood pressure Thyroid disease Diabetes Trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland A breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis Glaucoma Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product Do not exceed recommended dose Marked drowsiness may occur Avoid alcoholic drinks Alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness Be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery Excitability may occur, especially in children Stop use and ask a doctor if Nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur Symptoms do not improve within 7 days or occur with a fever If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health 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)

Ingredients

Active ingredient (in each tablet): Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg (antihistamine), Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg (nasal decongestant) Purposes: Antihistamine, Nasal decongestant Inactive ingredients: Carnauba wax, FD&C blue no. 1 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, modified starch, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, talc, titanium dioxide

Directions

Adults and children 12 years and older Take 1 tablet every 4 hours Do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours Children under 12 years: ask a doctor Other information Store between 20-25°C (68-77°F). Questions or comments? call 1-888-217-2117 (toll-free) or 215-273-8755 (collect)

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  • BENADRYL<sup>®</sup> Allergy Plus Congestion for Sinus Pressure & Nasal Congestion Relief

BENADRYL<sup>®</sup> Allergy Plus Congestion for Sinus Pressure & Nasal Congestion Relief

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  • Product Description

    • Use BENADRYL® Allergy Plus Congestion ULTRATABS® for relief from sinus pressure and nasal congestion. Made with 25 mg of diphenhydramine HCI, antihistamine, and 10mg of phenylephrine HCI, these allergy relief tablets provide effective relief from symptoms such as:

      • sneezing
      • itchy, watery eyes
      • runny nose
      • itchy throat
      • sinus congestion
      • sinus pressure

      Available in:

      • 24 count

  • Ingredients

    • Ingredient Name
      Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg

      Ingredient Purpose
      Antihistamine

      Ingredient Name
      Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg

      Ingredient Purpose
      Nasal Decongestant

      Inactive Ingredients
      carnauba wax, FD&C blue no. 1 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, modified starch, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, talc, titanium dioxide

  • Directions

    • Adults and children 12 years and over:

      • Take 1 tablet every 4 hours
      • Do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours

      Children under 12 years:

      • Ask a doctor

      Other Information
      Store between 20-25° C (68-77° F).

  • Uses

    • 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
      • Nasal Congestion

      Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold:

      • Runny nose
      • Sneezing
      • Nasal Congestion

      Temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure

  • Warnings

    • Do not use:

      • To make a child sleepy
      • With any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
      • 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.

      Ask a doctor before use if you have:

      • Heart disease
      • High blood pressure
      • Thyroid disease
      • Diabetes
      • Trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
      • A breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
      • Glaucoma

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

      When using this product

      • Do not exceed recommended dose
      • Marked drowsiness may occur
      • Avoid alcoholic drinks
      • Alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
      • Be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
      • Excitability may occur, especially in children

      Stop use and ask a doctor if

      • Nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
      • Symptoms do not improve within 7 days or occur with a fever

      If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health 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 during the same time.

  • FAQs

    • Where can I find more information?
      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., McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division by clicking Contact Us below or calling toll-free 877-717-2824.

Does Benadryl allergy Ultratabs make you sleepy?

Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs Warnings This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy.

Does Benadryl allergy plus congestion make you sleep?

This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy.

How often can you take Benadryl allergy Ultratabs?

take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor - do not take more than 6 times in 24 hours - adults and children 12 years and over 1 to 2 tablets - children 6 to under 12 years 1 ... store between 20-25°C (68-77°F). Protect from light.

What are the negative side effects of Benadryl?

Diphenhydramine may cause side effects..
dry mouth, nose, and throat..
drowsiness..
dizziness..
nausea..
vomiting..
loss of appetite..
constipation..
increased chest congestion..