benadryl
Contains 1 flagged ingredient
benadryl receives a safety score of 95/100 based on ingredient analysis using FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) data and CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings. The product contains 1 ingredient that have been flagged for potential safety concerns by regulatory or consumer advocacy databases. Product label data is sourced from the OpenFoodFacts collaborative database. See the full ingredient breakdown and safety assessment below.
What the Data Says About
benadryl carries a composite safety score of 95/100, which we classify as "Safe" on our four-tier shelf-label framework. The score is computed by mapping each labeled ingredient against FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) regulatory status and CSPI Chemical Cuisine classifications, then penalizing the overall product for each additive rated as caution-or-worse. Product data originates from the OpenFoodFacts collaborative catalog; safety annotations come from federal regulators and the Center for Science in the Public Interest.
Our scan identified 1 flagged ingredient in this product — components that at least one official source has classified as requiring caution, targeted avoidance, or further evaluation. Flagged ingredients are the items most likely to surface in FDA inspection findings, state-level ingredient bans, or outbreak-related recall notices, so the per-ingredient breakdown below is the most useful lens for anyone screening this product for a specific dietary concern.
On the NOVA processing scale, benadryl is classified as Group 4 (Ultra-processed). NOVA measures industrial processing intensity rather than ingredient-level safety, so it complements the SAFFA and CSPI ratings: a product can be clean on additive flags but heavily processed, or lightly processed but carry individually flagged ingredients. Combining both lenses gives a fuller picture than either alone.
Safety Profile at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| PlainFoodSafe Score | 95/100 | FDA SAFFA + CSPI composite |
| Flagged ingredients | 1 | CSPI/FDA review |
| NOVA processing group | Group 4 | OpenFoodFacts |
| Nutri-Score | Not available | OpenFoodFacts |
Composite metric derived from FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine, OpenFoodFacts. See methodology.
Ingredient Safety Analysis
Full Ingredient List
mportant: read all product information before using, keep this box for important information, drug facts active ingredient (in each tablet) diphenhydramine hci 25 mg,,, purp antihista uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: itchy, watery eyes i itching of the nose or throat runny nose i sneezing i runny nose i temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold : i sneezing warnings do not use with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on sk ia breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland i to make a child sleepy ask a doctor before use if you have 1 glaucoma ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers when using this product i alcohol , sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness i be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery 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 aw (1-800-222-1222) i marked drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic drinks excitability may occur, especially in childrer directions take every 4 to 6 hours , or as directed by a doctor adults and children 12 years and over children 6 to under 12 years children under 6 years i do not take more than 6 times in 24 ho 1 to 2 tablets 1 tablet do not use other information each tablet contains: calcium 15 mg store between 20-25°c (68-77°f), protect from light, do not use if carton is opened or if blister unit is broken inactive ingredients carnauba wax , croscarmellose sodium, d,c red no, 27 aluminum lake, dibasic calcium phosphate, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, titanium c questions or comments? call 1-877-717-2824 (toll-free) or 215-273-8755 (collect)
Data Sources
Data as of 2025. Source: OpenFoodFacts, FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine.
Product data from OpenFoodFacts (ODbL). Ingredient safety ratings from FDA SAFFA and CSPI Chemical Cuisine. See our methodology for details.
This information is for reference only and does not constitute dietary or medical advice.
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