Zzzquil Liquid Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Diphenhydramine HCl 50mg; per 30mL; warming berry flavor; contains sodium 23mg/30mL and alcohol.
Pharmacological Class
Hypnotic (anticholinergic).
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How Supplied
Liquicaps—12, 24, 48; Liq—6oz, 12oz
Manufacturer
Zzzquil Liquid Indications
Indications
Relief of occasional sleeplessness.
Zzzquil Liquid Dosage and Administration
Adult
50mg at bedtime as needed.
Children
Not recommended.
Zzzquil Liquid Contraindications
Not Applicable
Zzzquil Liquid Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Zzzquil Liquid 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 Liquid Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Zzzquil Liquid 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 Liquid Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Drowsiness, dizziness, anticholinergic effects, paradoxical excitement.
Zzzquil Liquid Clinical Trials
See Literature
Zzzquil Liquid Note
Not Applicable
Zzzquil Liquid Patient Counseling
See Literature