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Nighttime Sleep Aid

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
fred's, Inc.
Label updated
2013-12-30
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each 30 mL or 2 tablespoons)

Diphenhydramine HCl 50 mg

Purpose

Nighttime sleep-aid

Uses
  • for the relief of occasional sleeplessness
  • reduces time to fall asleep if you have difficulty falling asleep
Warnings

Do not use

  • for children under 12 years of age
  • with any other product containing Diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
  • with other drugs that cause drowsiness such as antihistamines and nighttime cold/flu products

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • a breathing problem such as asthma, emphysema, or chronic bronchitis
  • glaucoma
  • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
  • heart disease

Label information

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers or any other sleep aid

When using this product

  • avoid alcoholic beverages and other drugs that cause drowsiness
  • drowsiness will occur
  • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

Stop use and ask a doctor if

sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 2 weeks. Insomnia may be a symptom of serious underlying medical illness.

Label information

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children.

Overdose warning

Taking more than directed can cause serious health problems. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

Directions
  • take only one dose per day (24 hours) – see Overdose warning
  • use dose cup or tablespoon
adults & children 12 yrs & over One Dose = 30 mL (2 tablespoons) at bed time if needed or as directed by a doctor
Other information
  • each 30 mL dose (2 tablespoons) contains:
    sodium 21 mg
  • store at room temperature
  • protect from light. Does not meet USP <671>.
Inactive ingredients

citric acid, ethyl alcohol, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavors, glycerin, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol

Questions?

1-732-249-6363

Label information

DISTRIBUTED BY: fred's, Inc.
4300 NEW GETWELL RD, MEMPHIS, TN 38118

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 177 mL Bottle Label

NDC 55315-003-12
fred's ®

Warming
Berry Flavor

Nighttime
Sleep-Aid

Diphenhydramine HCl

Non-Habit Forming
Not for treating Cold
or Flu

Alcohol 10%

See Warnings

6 FL OZ (177 mL)

fred's
LAB TESTED
Lab Tested for Quality
Fred Tested for Satisfaction

Compare To
Vicks ZzzQuil®*

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 5089fd55-d51b-4bc9-aa05-cbc175c40e04 · Version 1
NDC: 55315-003