Which “Benadryl” products avoid polyethylene glycol (PEG)?
Benadryl is a brand name used for multiple formulations (for example, diphenhydramine liquid, tablets, and oral dissolvable products), and the exact inactive-ingredient list can differ by product type and country. To determine which company makes a Benadryl formulation without polyethylene glycol (PEG), you need to check the specific package’s “Inactive ingredients” section (or the product labeling for that exact dosage form).
What to look for on the label if you’re trying to avoid PEG
On Benadryl packaging, PEG and PEG derivatives may appear under names like:
- Polyethylene glycol
- PEG
- Macrogol (often used outside the U.S.)
If any of those appear in the inactive ingredients list for the specific Benadryl product, that formulation would not match your requirement.
Who makes Benadryl?
Benadryl products are marketed and distributed by different companies depending on the specific formulation and where it’s sold. The surest way to identify the manufacturer for a “Benadryl without PEG” product is to match the exact National Drug Code (NDC) printed on your box/bottle to the label’s manufacturer/distributor, then verify the inactive-ingredient list.
Fastest way to get the exact answer for your specific Benadryl
If you tell me:
1) whether you mean liquid, tablets, or dissolvable, and
2) the exact strength (for example, 12.5 mg/5 mL, 25 mg, etc.), and
3) the country you’re in (and ideally the NDC from the label),
I can help you narrow down which Benadryl formulation is most likely to avoid polyethylene glycol and what company is listed as the manufacturer/distributor on that product label.