Diphenhydramine HCl 50mg

Brand names: Nighttime SLEEP AID, PHARBEDRYL, Nighttime Sleep Aid

Warnings

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 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 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.

Overdose

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

Uses

Use for the relief of occasional sleeplessness

Dosage forms & strengths

CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED CAPSULE
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE 50 mg/1

Directions adults and children 12 years of age and over: 1 softgel (50mg) at bedtime if needed, or as directed by a doctor

Ingredients

Active:

Active ingredient (in each softgel) Diphenhydramine HCl 50 mg

Inactive:

Inactive ingredients FD&C blue #1, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution and white edible ink

All identified pills

Official source

DailyMed