Unisom® SleepGels®
Get a better night’s sleep with Unisom® SleepGels®.
Fall asleep faster, wake up less, and feel refreshed in the morning. That's why Unisom is the #1 doctor recommended OTC sleep-aid brand.
- Fall asleep faster
- Wake up less
- Non-habit-forming
- Safe when used as directed
Size
32-count pack | 60-count pack | 100-count pack
Product Information
What is this product / Purpose?
Nighttime sleep-aid
How to use the product
Directions:
Adults and children 12 years of age and over: 1 softgel (50 mg) at bedtime if needed, or as directed by a doctor.
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 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.
Ingredients
- For children under 12 years of age
- With any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
- A breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- Glaucoma
- Trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- 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 serious underlying medical illness.
- If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
| What is this product / Purpose? | Nighttime sleep-aid |
| How to use the product |
Directions: Adults and children 12 years of age and over: 1 softgel (50 mg) at bedtime if needed, or as directed by a doctor. |
| Warnings |
Do not use Ask a doctor before use if you have Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are When using this product Stop use and ask a doctor if Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. |
| Active Ingredient | Diphenhydramine HCl 50 mg
Unisom® SleepGels® contain diphenhydramine, a non-habit-forming antihistamine. It blocks the effects of histamine in the body, making you sleepy. |
| All Ingredients |
Active ingredient: Diphenhydramine HCl 50 mg Purpose: Nighttime sleep-aid Inactive ingredients: blue 1, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, propylene glycol, sorbitol, titanium dioxide, water |
| Can I use an HSA or FSA to buy Unisom® SleepGels®? |
You may be able to use your HSA and FSA tax-preferred savings account to purchase Unisom® SleepGels®. The passage of the CARES Act by Congress includes provisions to restore Over the Counter (OTC) eligibility under tax-preferred HSA and FSA accounts. Your plan details may vary, so save your receipt and check with your benefits or health provider for eligibility. |
| How does Unisom® SleepGels® work? (Mechanism of action) |
Unisom® SleepGels® contains diphenhydramine HCl. It works by blocking the effects of a naturally occurring neurotransmitter your body makes called histamine. When histamine is reduced, you experience drowsiness, which allows you to fall asleep faster and stay asleep. |
| Can I cut a SoftGel in half? Also, can I take half a pill? |
The Unisom® SleepGels® are designed to be taken whole and not crushed or split. |
| Can I take more than one (1) SoftGel at a time? If I take more product, will it work faster/better? |
For adults and children 12 years of age and over, 1 softgel should be taken at bedtime if needed, or as directed by a doctor. Do not exceed labeled dosing. Use only as directed. |
| Can you take it with other sleep medications? |
You should speak directly with your healthcare professional before taking any Unisom® products with other sleep medications. |
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