Label: SLEEP AID NIGHTTIME- diphenhydramine hcl capsule

  • NDC Code(s): 69842-916-02, 69842-916-32, 69842-916-64, 69842-916-96
  • Packager: CVS Pharmacy
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Label Information

Updated November 13, 2024

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  • Active ingredient (in each softgel)

    Diphenhydramine HCl 50 mg

  • Purpose

    Nighttime sleep-aid

  • Uses

    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 (1-800-222-1222) 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 between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)
  • Inactive ingredients

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

  • Questions or comments?

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

  • Principal Display Panel

    †Compare to the active ingredient in Unisom® SleepGels®

    Sleep Aid

    Diphenhydramine  HCl, 50 mg

    Nighttime Sleep-Aid

    • Fall asleep fast
    • Sleep soundly
    • Wake up refreshed

    Non-habit forming

    Softgels

    (One Softgel Per Dose)

    †This product is not manufactured or distributed by Chattem, Inc., distributor of Unisom® SleepGels®.

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

    Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

    One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895

  • Product Label

    Diphenhydramine HCl 50 mg

    CVS HEALTH Nighttime Sleep-Aid

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    SLEEP AID  NIGHTTIME
    diphenhydramine hcl capsule
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:69842-916
    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)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    LECITHIN, SOYBEAN (UNII: 1DI56QDM62)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    SORBITAN (UNII: 6O92ICV9RU)  
    LIGHT MINERAL OIL (UNII: N6K5787QVP)  
    MANNITOL (UNII: 3OWL53L36A)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorblueScoreno score
    ShapeCAPSULESize13mm
    FlavorImprint Code PC5
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:69842-916-321 in 1 BOX11/29/2019
    132 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:69842-916-9696 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product11/29/2019
    3NDC:69842-916-641 in 1 BOX11/29/2019
    364 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    4NDC:69842-916-02200 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product11/29/2019
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01011/29/2019
    Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574)