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Available
in 16 QuickGels, 20 Tablet and 20
Caplet Sizes
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Active
ingredient
How
should I use this medication?
What
forms does this medication come
in?
Who
should not use this medication?
Active Ingredient
The active sleep aid ingredient in Nytol® Extra
Strength is diphenhydramine and
is intended for the relief of occasional sleeplessness when difficulty
falling asleep is due to fatigue, over-work or tiredness.
Diphenhydramine belongs to a group of medications known as antihistamines,
the same active ingredient found in many cold and allergy medications. The
effect of Nytol® lasts for up to
6 hours.
Sleeplessness may be a symptom of serious illness. If it persists for
more than 2 weeks you should consult your doctor. Nytol® should
not be used for longer than 2 weeks at a time without stopping.
Talk to your doctor about other treatment options suitable for you if
you are suffering from chronic (long-term) insomnia that persists for
more than a few nights at a time.
Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than
the ones discussed. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or
are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor
or pharmacist.
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How
should I use this medication?
Nytol® is
the #1 non-prescription sleep
aid recommended by pharmacists
in Canada1
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For
sleep: The usual adult
dose is 25 mg to 50 mg taken
by mouth at bedtime. Some people
should only take 25 mg at bedtime,
if they find they are drowsy
in the morning (e.g., they find
it interferes with their daily
activities) after taking the
50 mg dose.
Take diphenhydramine exactly as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not give diphenhydramine to children younger than 12 years of age unless
so prescribed by your doctor.
Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such
as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your
doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones above, do not change
the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
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What
forms does this medication
come in?
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Caplets (extra-strength):
Each blue, coated caplet, imprinted with "Nytol" on one side,
contains diphenhydramine HCl 50 mg. Non-medicinal ingredients: cornstarch,
FD&C Blue No. 1 Aluminum Lake, lactose, microcrystalline cellulose,
Opadry light blue YS-1-4004, silicon dioxide, and stearic acid.
Capsules (QuickGels -
extra-strength):
Each clear, light yellow, soft gel capsule, imprinted with a white "N" on
one side, contains diphenhydramine HCl 50 mg. Non-medicinal ingredients:
edible ink, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, sorbitol, and water.
Tablets (extra-strength):
Each blue, uncoated tablet, imprinted with an "N" on one side,
contains diphenhydramine HCl 50 mg. Non-medicinal ingredients: cornstarch,
FD&C Blue No.1 Aluminum Lake, lactose, microcrystalline cellulose,
silicon dioxide, and stearic acid.
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