Label: SLEEP AID- diphenhydramine hcl capsule

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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Updated October 19, 2021

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  • Active ingredient (in each softgel)

    Diphenhydramine HCl 50 mg

  • Purpose

    Nighttime sleep-aid

  • Use

    for relief of occasional sleeplessness.

  • Warnings

    Do not use

    • for children under 12 years of age
    • with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    • 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 drinks.

    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.

    If pregnant or breast-feeding,

    ask a health professional before use.

    Keep out of reach of children.

    In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

  • Directions

    • adults and children 12 years of age and over: 1 softgel (50 mg) at bedtime if needed, or as directed by a doctor
  • Other information

    • store at 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
  • Inactive ingredients

    edible white ink, FD&C blue #1, gelatin, glycerin, light mineral oil*, polyethylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol-sorbitan

    *may contain this ingredient

  • Questions or comments?

    Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

  • Principal Display Panel

    Sleep-Aid

    Maximum Strength

    Nighttime Sleep-Aid

    Diphenhydramine HCl, 50 mg

    Softgels

    Compare to the active ingredient inUnisom® SleepGels®†

    †This product is not manufactured or distributed by Chattem, Inc., owner of the registered trademark Unisom® SleepGels®.

    DISTRIBUTED BY: fred's, Inc.

    4300 NEW GETWELL RD, MEMPHIS, TN 38118

    www.fredsinc.com

    KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION.

    TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

  • Package Label

    Diphenhydramine HCl 50 mg

    Fred's Pharmacy Maximum Strength Aleep Aid Softgels

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    SLEEP AID 
    diphenhydramine hcl capsule
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:55315-236
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: TC2D6JAD40) (DIPHENHYDRAMINE - UNII:8GTS82S83M) DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE50 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    LIGHT MINERAL OIL (UNII: N6K5787QVP)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SORBITAN (UNII: 6O92ICV9RU)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorblueScoreno score
    ShapeCAPSULESize13mm
    FlavorImprint Code P50;A99;S90
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:55315-236-321 in 1 BOX02/01/201404/26/2024
    132 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34102/01/201404/26/2024
    Labeler - Freds Inc (005866116)
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