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Zzzquil Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Diphenhydramine HCl 25mg; liquicaps.
Pharmacological Class
Hypnotic (anticholinergic).
See Also
How Supplied
Liquicaps—12, 24, 48; Liq—6oz, 12oz
Manufacturer
Zzzquil Indications
Indications
Relief of occasional sleeplessness.
Zzzquil Dosage and Administration
Adult
50mg at bedtime as needed.
Children
Not recommended.
Zzzquil Contraindications
Not Applicable
Zzzquil Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Zzzquil Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Asthma. Emphysema. Chronic bronchitis. Glaucoma. Cardiovascular disease. GI or GU obstruction. Reevaluate if no response or symptoms persist after 2 weeks. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Zzzquil Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Zzzquil Interactions
Interactions
Potentiates CNS depression with alcohol, other CNS depressants. Concomitant other diphenhydramine products (including topicals): not recommended. Additive effects with other antihistamines, anticholinergics, sedatives, tranquilizers or other nighttime cold/fu products (eg, NyQuil); avoid.
Zzzquil Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Drowsiness, dizziness, anticholinergic effects, paradoxical excitement.
Zzzquil Clinical Trials
See Literature
Zzzquil Note
Not Applicable
Zzzquil Patient Counseling
See Literature
