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What it is
A night-time sleep aid tablet containing doxylamine succinate 25 mg
Amazon Basic Care Sleep Aid is an over-the-counter medicine, not a dietary supplement. Doxylamine is an antihistamine; the label use is to help reduce difficulty in falling asleep.
| Active ingredient | Doxylamine succinate 25 mg per tablet |
| Purpose | Night-time sleep aid |
| Dose | One tablet, 30 minutes before bed |
From the official Drug Facts label (labeler: Amazon.com Services LLC). Read the complete label on your pack before use.
Key points
What to know before you choose it
Bedtime only
Take only when you have time for a full night’s sleep.
Adults and 12+
Not for children under 12 years of age.
No alcohol
The label says to avoid alcoholic drinks while using it.
Short-term use
See a doctor if sleeplessness lasts continuously for more than two weeks.
How to use
Directions, as written on the label
1 Dose
Adults and children 12 years and over: take one tablet.
2 Timing
Take 30 minutes before going to bed.
3 Once daily
Take once daily or as directed by a doctor.
Important safety information
- Do not use in children under 12, with any other product containing doxylamine, or unless you have time for a full night’s sleep.
- Ask a doctor before use if you have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis, glaucoma, or trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland.
- Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you take sedatives, tranquillisers, any other sleep aid, other antihistamines or any other medicines.
- Avoid alcoholic drinks. Do not drive or operate machinery after taking it.
- Stop use and ask a doctor if sleeplessness persists continuously for more than two weeks; insomnia may be a symptom of a serious underlying illness.
- If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. MedlinePlus notes that older adults should not usually take doxylamine.
- Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help straight away.
Full details
Full product details
Active (each tablet): doxylamine succinate 25 mg.
Inactive: anhydrous dibasic calcium phosphate, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, FD&C blue no. 1 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium starch glycolate.
MedlinePlus lists dry mouth, nose and throat, drowsiness, nausea, increased chest congestion, headache and nervousness. Vision problems or difficulty urinating need medical attention.
Store at 20–25°C (68–77°F).
What is the active ingredient?
Doxylamine succinate, 25 mg per tablet.
Can children take it?
Not children under 12 years of age.
Can I drink alcohol with it?
No. The label says to avoid alcoholic drinks.
How long can I use it?
It is for short-term use. See a doctor if sleeplessness continues for more than two weeks.
- DailyMed: Basic Care Sleep Aid Drug Facts label — official label
- MedlinePlus: Doxylamine — general information
Information on this page is taken from the sources above and has not been reviewed by a doctor. Read the label on your pack before use.
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