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MAXIMUM STRENGTH Nighttime Sleep Aid

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
CVS PHARMACY, INC.
Label updated
2020-12-07
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each softgel)

Diphenhydramine HCl 50 mg

Purpose

Nighttime sleep-aid

Use
  • for relief of occasional sleeplessness
Warnings

Do not use

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

Ask a doctor before use if you have

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

Label information

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers

Label information

When using this product avoid alcoholic drinks

Label information

Stop use and ask a doctor if sleeplessness persist 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.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions
  • adults and children 12 years of age and over: 1 softgel (50 mg) at bedtime if needed, or as directed by a doctor
Other information
  • Store at room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) and avoid excessive heat
  • do not use if imprinted safety seal under cap is broken or missing 
Inactive ingredients

FD&C blue #1, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

MAXIMUM STRENGTH Nighttime Sleep-Aid

200 SOFTGELS

*Compare to the active ingredient in Unisom® SleepGels® Nighttime Sleep-Aid

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: fda24a79-9571-4c59-9918-6afeffe27658 · Version 3
NDC: 69842-624