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Basic Care Nighttime Sleep Aid

Generic: Diphenhydramine Hcl

OTC
Antihistamine✓ FDA-verified
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Basic Care Nighttime Sleep Aid is a medication designed to help relieve occasional sleeplessness and make it easier to fall asleep. It works by calming your body to help you relax and drift off to sleep. You should take it as a liquid, using the provided dose cup, with a starting dose of 30 mL at bedtime, and you should not take more than one dose in 24 hours. It's important to know that this medication should not be used by children under 12 years old. Additionally, you should avoid using it with any other products that contain diphenhydramine, which is a common ingredient in many sleep aids and allergy medications.
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Uses

  • occasional sleeplessness. difficulty falling asleep.
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Dosage

Take only one dose per day (24 hours).
Use the dose cup provided.
Adults & children 12 yrs & over: 30 mL at bedtime if needed.
Children under 12 yrs: do not use.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.
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Side effects

Common

DrowsinessDry mouthDizzinessConfusion

Serious

Insomnia may indicate a serious illness
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Warnings

⚠ Important warnings

  • Do not use for children under 12 years.
  • Do not use with other products containing diphenhydramine.
  • Ask a doctor if you have breathing problems.
  • Ask a doctor if you have glaucoma.
  • Avoid alcoholic beverages while using this product.
  • If pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a health professional.
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Drug interactions

  • Sedativesincreased drowsiness riskCaution
  • Tranquilizersincreased drowsiness risk.Caution

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Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).