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Topcare ZZZ Sleep

DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL

Standard Dose
Directions • take only one dose per day (24 hours) • only use the dose cup provided adults & children 12 yrs & over 30 mL at bed time if needed or as directed by a doctor children under 12 yrs do not use
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses • for the relief of occasional sleeplessness • reduces time to fall asleep if you have difficulty falling asleep
Summary

Indications and usage Uses • for the relief of occasional sleeplessness • reduces time to fall asleep if you have difficulty falling asleep Dosage and administration Directions • take only one dose per day (24 hours) • only use the dose cup provided adults & children 12 yrs & over 30 mL at bed time if needed or as directed by a doctor children under 12 yrs do not use Warnings and cautions 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 • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product • avoid alcoholic beverages Stop use and ask a doctor if sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 2 weeks.

Insomnia may be a symptom of serious underlying medical illness.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses • for the relief of occasional sleeplessness • reduces time to fall asleep if you have difficulty falling asleep Dosage and administration Directions • take only one dose per day (24 hours) • only use the dose cup provided adults & children 12 yrs & over 30 mL at bed time if needed or as directed by a doctor children under 12 yrs do not use Warnings and cautions 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 • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product • avoid alcoholic beverages Stop use and ask a doctor if sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 2 weeks. Insomnia may be a symptom of serious underlying medical illness. 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 (1-800-222-1222).

Monitoring

  • 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 • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product • avoid alcoholic beverages Stop use and ask a doctor if sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 2 weeks.
  • Insomnia may be a symptom of serious underlying medical illness.
  • If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
  • Keep out of reach of children.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
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