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Nighttime Sleep Aid Non Habit Forming

Generic: Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride

OTC
Also: Rite Aid Nighttime Sleep Aid Non Habit Forming✓ FDA-verified
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Nighttime Sleep Aid Non Habit Forming is used to help relieve occasional sleeplessness and can make it easier to fall asleep if you have trouble doing so. It works by helping to relax your body and mind, making it easier for you to drift off to sleep. You should take it as a liquid, measuring out 30 mL to take at bedtime, but only once a day. It's important not to use this medication if you're under 12 years old, and you should avoid using it with any other products that contain diphenhydramine. If you're taking sedatives or tranquilizers, be sure to talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using this medication.
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Uses

  • occasional sleeplessness. difficulty falling asleep.
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Dosage

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

Common

DrowsinessDry mouthDizzinessConstipationBlurred vision
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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 breathing problems, glaucoma, or difficulty urinating due to prostate enlargement.
  • Avoid alcoholic beverages while using this product.
  • Stop use and ask a doctor if sleeplessness persists for more than two weeks.
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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).