Vicks ZzzQuil Nighttime Sleep Aid Liquid, Calming Vanilla Cherry, 354 mL

Product overview

This sleep aids product is from Vicks and is supplied in a 354 mL format.

Active ingredients

Each 30 mL (2 tablespoons) of ZzzQuil Liquid contains Diphenhydramine HCl USP (Sleep Aid): 50 mg

Ingredients

Medicinal Ingredient: Each 30 mL (2 tablespoons) of ZzzQuil Liquid contains Diphenhydramine HCl USP (Sleep Aid): 50 mg Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Alcohol, Citric Acid, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, Flavour, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Polyoxyl 40 Stearate, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Saccharin Sodium, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Citrate

Directions

Take only as recommended – see Warnings. Adults & children 12 yrs & over: 2 (TWO) 25 mg LiquiCaps (50 mg) at bedtime if needed or as directed by a doctor. If persisting drowsiness is experienced with the 50 mg dose (two liquicaps) the dosage should be reduced to 25 mg (ONE liquicap). Take only one dose per 24 hours: One dose = 2 LiquiCaps

Warnings and precautions

Do NOT use: for children under 12 years of age, with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin. Do not use with NyQuil and with other drugs that cause drowsiness such as antihistamines and nighttime cold/flu products. Do not use if you have: a breathing problem such as asthma, emphysema, or chronic bronchitis, glaucoma, difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland, heart disease, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Unless directed by a physician. For occasional use only. Do not exceed recommended dose except on the advice of a physician. If sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 2 weeks, consult a physician. Insomnia may be a symptom of serious underlying medical illness. If you are presently taking a prescription drug or other medication, do not take this product without first consulting a physician or pharmacist. Not to be used by elderly patients who experience confusion at nighttime. These drugs may produce excitation rather than sedation in the elderly. Therefore they should be avoided in this age group. Avoid alcoholic beverages while taking this product.

Important information

Read and follow the complete product label before use. Use only as directed. Speak with a pharmacist or other qualified health professional if you have questions about whether this product is appropriate for you.