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Nighttime Sleep Aid

DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL 50MG

Standard Dose
Directions Adults and children 12 years and over: 1 softgel (50mg) at bedtime if needed, or as directed by a doctor
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Use(s) for relief of occasional sleeplessness
Summary

Indications and usage Use(s) for relief of occasional sleeplessness Dosage and administration Directions Adults and children 12 years and over: 1 softgel (50mg) at bedtime if needed, or as directed by a doctor Warnings and cautions 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.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Use(s) for relief of occasional sleeplessness Dosage and administration Directions Adults and children 12 years and over: 1 softgel (50mg) at bedtime if needed, or as directed by a doctor Warnings and cautions 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.

Monitoring

  • 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.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
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