Label: NIGHTTIME SLEEP-AID SOFTGEL- diphenhydramine hydrochloride capsule, liquid filled

  • NDC Code(s): 51316-779-24, 51316-779-48
  • Packager: CVS PHARMACY, INC
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

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Updated July 22, 2023

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  • Drug Facts

  • Active ingredient (in each softgel)

    Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg

  • Purpose

    Nighttime sleep-aid

  • Uses

    • for relief of occasional sleeplessness
    • reduces time to fall asleep if you have difficulty falling asleep

  • Warnings

    Do not use  • for children under 12 years of age  • with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin  • with other drugs that cause drowsiness such as antihistamines and nighttime cold/flu products

    Ask a doctor before use if you have  • glaucoma  • heart diseases  • a breathing problem such as emphysema, asthma, or chronic bronchitis  • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives, tranquilizers, or any other sleep aid

    When using this product avoid alcoholic beverages and other drugs that cause drowsiness. Be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating 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.

    If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

    Keep out of reach of children. Overdose warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

  • Directions

    • take only one dose per day (24 hours)
    • adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 softgels at bedtime if needed or as directed by a doctor
    • children under 12 years: do not use

  • Other information

    • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

  • Inactive ingredients

    FD&C blue#1, FD&C red#40, gelatin, glycerin, isopropyl alcohol, medium chain triglycerides, polyethylene glycol, povidone, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution, white ink

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Compare to the active ingredient in Vicks® ZzzQuil™ NIGHTTIME SLEEP-AID LiquidCaps™**

    Non-habit forming

    Not for treating pain, cold or flu

    **This product is not manufactured or distributed by The Proctor & Gamble Company, owner of the registered trademark VICKS® ZzzQuil™ NIGHTTIME SLEEP-AID LiquiCaps™.

    TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF BLISTER UNIT IS TORN, BROKEN OR SHOWS SIGNS OF TAMPERING

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    Product of UAE

    Packaged and Quality Assured in the USA

    Distributed by:
    CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
    One CVS Drive
    Woonsocket, RI 02895
    © 2021 CVS/pharmacy
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  • Packaging

    Sleepaid-1

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    NIGHTTIME SLEEP-AID SOFTGEL 
    diphenhydramine hydrochloride capsule, liquid filled
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:51316-779
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: TC2D6JAD40) (DIPHENHYDRAMINE - UNII:8GTS82S83M) DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE25 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL (UNII: ND2M416302)  
    MEDIUM-CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES (UNII: C9H2L21V7U)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    SORBITAN (UNII: 6O92ICV9RU)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorpurpleScoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize16mm
    FlavorImprint Code 779
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:51316-779-242 in 1 CARTON07/23/2021
    112 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:51316-779-484 in 1 CARTON07/23/2021
    212 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart33807/23/2021
    Labeler - CVS PHARMACY, INC (062312574)