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Nighttime Sleep Aid

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
Grocery Outlet
Label updated
2026-03-17
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Active ingredient(s)

Diphenhydramine HCl 50mg

Purpose

Nighttime sleep aid

Use(s)

for relief of occasional sleeplessness

Warnings

Do not use if you have

for children under 12 years of age 

  • with any other products containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin 

Ask a doctor before use if you

  • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis 
  • glaucoma 
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if

you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers

When using this product

avoid alcoholic drinks

Stop use and ask a doctor if

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

If pregnant or breastfeeding,

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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions

Adults and children 12 years and over: 1 softgel (50mg) at bedtime if needed, or as directed by a doctor

Other information

store at room temperature 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F)
avoid excessive heat

Inactive ingredients

FD&C blue #1,gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, purified
water, sorbitol sorbitan solution, white ink

Questions/Comments

Call 1-877-290-4008

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DailyMed Set ID: 57a751e9-d8b6-4527-8537-bc4be718f5ec · Version 1
NDC: 85828-410