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Sleep Aid

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
Allegiant Health
Label updated
2021-08-30
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Active ingredient(s)

Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg

Purpose

Nighttime sleep-aid

Use(s)
  • 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

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

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

if sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 2 weeks.

  •  Insomnia may be a symptom of serious underlying medical illness.

If Pregnant or Breastfeeding,

ask a health professional before use.

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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions

take only one dose per day (24 hours) - see Overdose warning

Adults and children 12 years and over: ONE dose = TWO 25 mg softgels (50 mg) at bed time if needed or as directed by a doctor

Other information

Do not use if blister unit is torn or open.

Do not use if imprinted safety seal under cap is broken or missing.

Storage
  • store at 15-30° C (59-86° F)
  • avoid excessive heat above 40° C (104° F) and high humidity
  • Protect from light 
Inactive ingredients

FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol special, white edible ink

Questions

Call 1-888-952-0050 Monday through Friday 9AM - 5PM EST

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 9746911a-36bc-45eb-adfd-e96439d7a865 · Version 4
NDC: 69168-431