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Cvs Health Nighttime Sleep Aid

Generic: Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride

OTC
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Cvs Health Nighttime Sleep Aid is a medication used to help with occasional sleeplessness and to make it easier to fall asleep. It works by affecting certain chemicals in the brain that help promote sleep. You should take it as a liquid, measuring out 30 mL at bedtime, and you can take only one dose each day. It's important not to use this medication if you are under 12 years old or if you are taking any other products that contain diphenhydramine, as this could lead to serious side effects. If you have any breathing problems or are pregnant or breastfeeding, be sure to talk to a doctor before using it.

Uses

  • occasional sleeplessness. difficulty falling asleep.

Dosage

Take only one dose per day (24 hours).
Adults and children 12 years and over: 30 mL at bedtime if needed or as directed by a doctor.
Do not use in children under 12 years.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.

Side effects

Common

DrowsinessDry mouthDizzinessConstipationBlurred vision
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Warnings

⚠ Important warnings

  • Do not use for children under 12 years of age.
  • Do not use with any other product containing diphenhydramine.
  • Ask a doctor before use if you have breathing problems, glaucoma, or difficulty urinating.
  • Avoid alcoholic beverages while using this product.
  • If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use.
  • Stop use and ask a doctor if sleeplessness persists for more than two weeks.

Drug interactions

  • Sedatives or tranquilizersincreased drowsiness riskCaution

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