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Dg Health Sleep Aid

Generic: Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride

OTC
Antihistamine✓ FDA-verified
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Dg Health Sleep Aid is a medication used to help relieve occasional sleeplessness. It works by calming the brain to help you fall asleep. Adults and children aged 12 and over can take 2 caplets at bedtime if needed, but should not exceed this dose. It's important to avoid using this medication with any other products that contain diphenhydramine, which is a common ingredient in many allergy and sleep aids. If you have breathing problems, glaucoma, or difficulty urinating due to an enlarged prostate, you should consult a doctor before using it.
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Uses

  • occasional sleeplessness.
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Dosage

Adults and children 12 years and over take 2 caplets at bedtime if needed.
Children under 12 years do not use.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.
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Side effects

Common

Drowsiness may occurSleeplessness persists continuously for more than 2 weeks
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Warnings

⚠ Important warnings

  • Do not use in children under 12 years of age.
  • Do not use with any other product containing diphenhydramine.
  • Ask a doctor before use if you have a breathing problem, glaucoma, or trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland.
  • Avoid alcoholic drinks while using this product.
  • If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
  • Keep out of reach of children.
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Drug interactions

  • Sedatives or tranquilizersincreased drowsiness risk.Caution

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