Z-Sleep
Generic name:diphenhydramine [ DYE-fen-HYE-dra-meen ]
Brand names: Allermax, Benadryl, Compoz Nighttime Sleep Aid, Diphedryl, Dytuss,
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What is Z-Sleep?
Z-Sleep is an antihistamine that is used to treat sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching, and other cold or allergy symptoms.
Z-Sleep is also used to treat motion sickness, to induce sleep, and to treat certain symptoms of Parkinson's disease. This medicine sleep aid medicine is not for use in children younger than 12 years old.
There are many brands and forms of diphenhydramine available. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet.
Z-Sleep may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Use Z-Sleep exactly as directed. Taking too much Z-Sleep can lead to serious heart problems, seizures, coma, or death.
Do not use this medicine to make a child sleepy. Z-Sleep sleep aid medicine is not for use in children younger than 12 years old.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Z-Sleep if you are allergic to it.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have ever had:
an enlarged prostate or urination problems;
asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or other breathing disorder;
glaucoma; or
a thyroid disorder.
Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Z-Sleep may slow breast milk production.
How should I take Z-Sleep?
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Z-Sleep is only for short-term use until your symptoms clear up.
Taking too much Z-Sleep can lead to serious heart problems, seizures, coma, o
