Kindermed Kids' Allergy

Kindermed Kids' Allergy is an antihistamine that helps with sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching, and other cold or allergy symptoms.

Kindermed Kids' Allergy is also used to help with motion sickness, to help induce sleep, and to treat certain symptoms of Parkinson's disease. This sleep aid medicine is not for use in children younger than 12 years old.

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

Kindermed Kids' Allergy may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Kindermed Kids' Allergy is only for short-term use until your symptoms go away.

Taking too much Kindermed Kids' Allergy can lead to serious heart problems, seizures, coma, or death.

Always follow the directions on the medicine label when giving Kindermed Kids' Allergy to a child. Do not use the medicine just to make a child sleepy. Death can occur from the misuse of antihistamines in very young children.

For motion sickness, take Kindermed Kids' Allergy 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 Kindermed Kids' Allergy 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 Kindermed Kids' Allergy does not improve, or if you have a fever with a headache, cough, or skin rash.

Do not use Kindermed Kids' Allergy for longer than 2 weeks to treat sleep problems, or longer than 7 days to treat cold or allergy symptoms.

Kindermed Kids' Allergy can affect the results of allergy skin tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using Kindermed Kids' Allergy.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Use Kindermed Kids' Allergy exactly as directed. Taking too much Kindermed Kids' Allergy can cause serious heart problems, seizures, coma, or death.

Do not use this medicine to make a child sleepy. Kindermed Kids' Allergy sleep aid medicine is not for children younger than 12 years old.

You should not use Kindermed Kids' Allergy if you are allergic to it.

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

• an enlarged prostate or problems with urination;
• asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or another breathing issue;
• glaucoma; or
• a thyroid problem.

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Kindermed Kids' Allergy may slow down breast milk production.

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

Stop using Kindermed Kids' Allergy and call your doctor right away if you experience:

• severe drowsiness; or
• painful or difficult urination.

Older adults may be more likely to experience side effects such as dry mouth, constipation, and confusion.

Common side effects of Kindermed Kids' Allergy 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 taking it at night.

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

Since Kindermed Kids' Allergy is taken as needed, you might not have a regular dosing schedule. If you miss a dose and it's close to the time for your next dose, just skip the missed dose. Do not take two doses at once.

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

Signs of an overdose may include vomiting, confusion, extreme drowsiness, ringing in your ears, not urinating, very dry eyes and mouth, dilated pupils, rapid heartbeats, trembling, restlessness, seeing or hearing things that aren't there, or having a seizure.

Do not drive or do anything dangerous until you know how Kindermed Kids' Allergy affects you. Your reactions could 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 Kindermed Kids' Allergy. This includes medicines for sleep, cold/allergy symptoms, or skin anti-itch treatments. Taking too much of this medicine can lead to a fatal overdose.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using Kindermed Kids' Allergy 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.