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Sleep Aid

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
Good Sense
Label updated
2024-06-18
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

  • for children under 12 years of age
  • with any other products containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin  

Ask a doctor before use if

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

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NDC: 50804-410