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SPL v4

SPL

SPL Set ID db951d14-ba8b-4d56-8264-2b8ce84a854c

Route

ORAL

Published

Effective Date 2024-03-07

Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients

Diphenhydramine (50 mg)

Inactive Ingredients

Fd&c Blue No. 1 Gelatin Glycerin Polyethylene Glycol, Unspecified Water Sorbitol Sorbitan

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance

Imprint: P50 Shape: capsule Color: blue Size: 13 mm Score: 1

Marketing Status

OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG Active Since 2019-11-29

Description

Diphenhydramine HCL 50 mg

Purpose

Nighttime sleep-aid

Medication Information

Purpose

Nighttime sleep-aid

Description

Diphenhydramine HCL 50 mg

Uses

For relief of occasional sleeplessness.

Directions

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

Do Not Use

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

Product Label

CVS HEALTH Maximum Strength Nighttime Sleep Aid

Other Information

store between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)

Inactive Ingredients

FD&C blue #1, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, purified water, sorbitan, sorbitol, 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®*†

MAXIMUM STRENGTH

Nighttime

Sleep Aid

DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL, 50 mg

Nighttime Sleep-Aid

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.

KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION.

Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895

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.

Active Ingredient (in Each Softgel)

Diphenhydramine HCL 50 mg

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have

glaucoma
trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis

Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are

taking sedatives or tranquilizers.

Structured Label Content

Uses

For relief of occasional sleeplessness.

Purpose

Nighttime sleep-aid

Directions

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

Do Not Use (Do not use)

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

Product Label

CVS HEALTH Maximum Strength Nighttime Sleep Aid

Other Information (Other information)

store between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)

Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

FD&C blue #1, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, purified water, sorbitan, sorbitol, white ink

Questions Or Comments? (Questions or comments?)

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

Principal Display Panel

Compare to the active ingredient in Unisom® SleepGels®*†

MAXIMUM STRENGTH

Nighttime

Sleep Aid

DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL, 50 mg

Nighttime Sleep-Aid

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.

KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION.

Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895

When Using This Product (When using this product)

avoid alcoholic drinks

Stop Use and Ask A Doctor If (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, (If pregnant or breast-feeding,)

ask a health professional before use.

Keep Out of Reach of Children. (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.

Active Ingredient (in Each Softgel) (Active ingredient (in each softgel))

Diphenhydramine HCL 50 mg

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have (Ask a doctor before use if you have)

glaucoma
trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis

Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are (Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are)

taking sedatives or tranquilizers.

Advanced Ingredient Data

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Raw Label Data

All Sections (JSON)

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