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Good Neighbor Pharmacy

Generic: Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride

OTC
AntihistamineAlso: Good Neighbor Pharmacy Childrens Allergy✓ FDA-verified
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Good Neighbor Pharmacy is a medication that temporarily relieves symptoms caused by hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies, such as sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes. It works by blocking certain signals in the body that cause these allergy symptoms. You can take it every 4 to 6 hours, starting with a dose of 5 to 10 milliliters for children aged 6 to 11, but do not exceed 6 doses in a 24-hour period. It's important not to use this medication with any other products that contain diphenhydramine, as this can lead to serious side effects. Always check with a doctor before giving it to a child who has breathing problems or is taking sedatives.

Uses

  • sneezing. itching of the nose or throat. runny nose. itchy, watery eyes.

Dosage

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Take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor.
Do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours.
Use only the enclosed dosing cup for measuring.
Children under 2 years should not use this product.
Children 2 to 5 years should not use unless directed by a doctor.
Children 6 to 11 years can take 5 mL to 10 mL.

Side effects

Common

Marked drowsiness may occurExcitability may occurespecially in children
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Warnings

⚠ Important warnings

  • Do not use with any other product containing diphenhydramine.
  • Do not use to make a child sleepy.
  • Ask a doctor before use if the child has a breathing problem, glaucoma, or a sodium-restricted diet.
  • Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is taking sedatives or tranquilizers.
  • Keep out of reach of children.

Drug interactions

  • Sedativesmay increase drowsinessCaution

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Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).