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

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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Updated December 6, 2023

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    Drug Facts

  • 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 persist continuously for more than 2 weeks. Insomnia may be a symptom of 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 room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) and avoid excessive heat
    • do not use if imprinted safety seal under cap is broken or missing 
  • Inactive ingredients

    FD&C Blue No. 1, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol,
    povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol solution, titanium dioxide

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    MAXIMUM STRENGTH NIGHTTIME SLEEP AID 
    diphenhydramine hydrochloride capsule, liquid filled
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:69842-836
    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 400 (UNII: B697894SGQ)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    Product Characteristics
    Colorblue (Blue to greenish blue) Scoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize13mm
    FlavorImprint Code 206;903
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:69842-836-02200 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product08/25/2021
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01008/25/2021
    Labeler - CVS PHARMACY (062312574)
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