From the official label (Nov 2021). Your prescription and pharmacist come first.
What the official label says. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Your pack's leaflet comes first if it is different.
(s) for relief of occasional sleeplessness
avoid alcoholic beverages drowsiness will occur do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery
Ask a doctor before use if a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis glaucoma trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
Do not use In children under 12 years of age With any other product containing diphenydramine, even one used on skin Ask a doctor before use if a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis glaucoma trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product avoid alcoholic beverages drowsiness will occur do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery Stop use and ask a doctor if sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 2 weeks. Insomnia may be a symptom of a serious underlying medical illness. …
Sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 2 weeks. Insomnia may be a symptom of a serious underlying medical illness.
Pregnancy/Breastfeeding If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Take it when you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Then skip the missed one. Never take two doses at once to make up for it. Check your leaflet, as some medicines are different.
Products with Sleep Aid as the active ingredient. Names differ between countries.
Type the registration number on the pack, or scan it with your camera.
Sleep Aid contains Sleep Aid. Other brands with the same active ingredient work the same way; the dose and strength on your pack are what matter.
(s) for relief of occasional sleeplessness (From the official U.S. FDA label.)
Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets at bedtime if needed or as directed by a doctor children under 12 years of age: do not use…
When using this product avoid alcoholic beverages drowsiness will occur do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery.
In many countries Sleep Aid is sold without a prescription in some strengths. Rules differ by country, so ask a pharmacist.
Sleep Aid is sold under names such as Diphenhydramine Hcl 25mg. Brand names differ between countries.
The official label lists: sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 2 weeks. Insomnia may be a symptom of a serious underlying medical illness. Tell your doctor about any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.
The label gives a separate dose by age: children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets at bedtime if needed or as directed by a doctor children under 12 years. Check the pack or ask a pharmacist.
Pregnancy/Breastfeeding If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Ask your doctor or midwife first.
The official label says: Do not use In children under 12 years of age With any other product containing diphenydramine, even one used on skin Ask a doctor before use if a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis glaucoma trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland Ask a doctor or pharmacist before u…
Scan the registration number on your pack with PillVera (NAFDAC number in Nigeria, NDC in the United States, DIN in Canada), check the expiry date and buy only from licensed pharmacies.
This page shows what official sources say, in plain words. It is not medical advice: your prescription and your doctor or pharmacist come first. Brand names, strengths and rules differ between countries.