Childrens Dye-Free Allergy Relief

Childrens Dye-Free Allergy Relief is an antihistamine that helps treat sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching, and other symptoms of colds or allergies.

Childrens Dye-Free Allergy Relief is also used to help with motion sickness, to help you sleep, and to treat some symptoms of Parkinson's disease. This sleep aid is not for children younger than 12 years old.

There are many brands and forms of diphenhydramine available. Not all brands are included in this leaflet.

Childrens Dye-Free Allergy Relief may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Childrens Dye-Free Allergy Relief is only for short-term use until your symptoms go away.

Taking too much Childrens Dye-Free Allergy Relief can lead to serious heart problems, seizures, coma, or death.

Always follow directions on the medicine label about giving Childrens Dye-Free Allergy Relief to a child. Do not use the medicine only to make a child sleepy. Death can occur from the misuse of antihistamines in very young children.

For motion sickness, take Childrens Dye-Free Allergy Relief 30 minutes before you will be in a situation that causes you motion sickness (such as a long car ride, airplane or boat travel, amusement park rides, etc). Continue taking this medicine with meals and at bedtime for the rest of the time you will be in a motion-sickness situation.

As a sleep aid, take Childrens Dye-Free Allergy Relief within 30 minutes before bedtime.

You must chew the chewable tablet before you swallow it.

Measure liquid medicine carefully. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).

Remove an orally disintegrating tablet from the package only when you are ready to take the medicine. Place the tablet in your mouth and allow it to dissolve, without chewing. Swallow several times as the tablet dissolves.

Call your doctor if the condition you are treating with Childrens Dye-Free Allergy Relief does not improve, or if you have a fever with a headache, cough, or skin rash.

Do not use Childrens Dye-Free Allergy Relief for longer than 2 weeks to treat sleep problems, or longer than 7 days to treat cold or allergy symptoms.

Childrens Dye-Free Allergy Relief can affect the results of allergy skin tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using Childrens Dye-Free Allergy Relief.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Use Childrens Dye-Free Allergy Relief exactly as directed. Taking too much Childrens Dye-Free Allergy Relief can lead to serious heart problems, seizures, coma, or death.

Do not use this medicine to make a child sleepy. Childrens Dye-Free Allergy Relief sleep aid medicine is not for use in children younger than 12 years old.

You should not use Childrens Dye-Free Allergy Relief if you are allergic to it.

Talk to a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have ever had:

• an enlarged prostate or urination problems;
• asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or other breathing disorder;
• glaucoma; or
• a thyroid disorder.

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Childrens Dye-Free Allergy Relief may slow down breast milk production.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Childrens Dye-Free Allergy Relief can cause serious side effects. Stop using Childrens Dye-Free Allergy Relief and call your doctor right away if you have:

• severe drowsiness; or
• painful or difficult urination.

Side effects like dry mouth, constipation, and confusion may happen more often in older adults.

Common side effects of Childrens Dye-Free Allergy Relief may include:

• drowsiness;
• dry eyes, blurred vision;
• dry mouth, nose, or throat;
• decreased urination;
• constipation;
• feeling restless or excited (especially in children); or
• daytime drowsiness or a "hangover" feeling after nighttime use.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may happen. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Since Childrens Dye-Free Allergy Relief is taken as needed, you might not have a regular dosing schedule. If you miss a dose and it's almost time for your next one, skip the missed dose. Do not take two doses at the same time.

Seek emergency medical help or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. Taking too much diphenhydramine can be deadly.

Symptoms of an overdose may include vomiting, confusion, severe drowsiness, ringing in your ears, no urination, very dry eyes and mouth, dilated pupils, fast heartbeats, tremor, agitation, hallucinations, or seizure.

Avoid driving or doing anything dangerous until you know how Childrens Dye-Free Allergy Relief will affect you. Your reactions might be affected.

Drinking alcohol can make some side effects of diphenhydramine worse.

Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine that may have Childrens Dye-Free Allergy Relief in it. This includes medicines for sleep, cold/allergy symptoms, or anti-itch creams used on the skin. Taking too much of this medicine may lead to a deadly overdose.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using Childrens Dye-Free Allergy Relief with any other medicines, especially those that can cause drowsiness (such as opioid medication, sleep medicine, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures). Inform your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you begin or stop using. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed here.