Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each caplet)

Diphenhydramine citrate 38 mg

Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID)*

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purposes

Nighttime sleep-aid

Pain reliever

Uses

for relief of occasional sleeplessness when associated with minor aches and pains
helps you fall asleep and stay asleep

Warnings

Allergy alert:

Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include:

If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

hives
facial swelling
asthma (wheezing)
shock
skin reddening
rash
blisters

Stomach bleeding warning:

This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you

are age 60 or older
have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others]
have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
take more or for a longer time than directed

Heart attack and stroke warning:

NSAIDs, except aspirin, increase the risk of heart attack, heart failure, and stroke. These can be fatal. The risk is higher if you use more than directed or for longer than directed.

Do not use

if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
unless you have time for a full night's sleep
in children under 12 years of age
right before or after heart surgery
with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
if you have sleeplessness without pain

Ask a doctor before use if

stomach bleeding warning applies to you
you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, kidney disease, asthma, or had a stroke
you are taking a diuretic
you have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
you have glaucoma
you have trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking sedatives or tranquilizers, or any other sleep-aid
under a doctor's care for any continuing medical illness
taking any other antihistamines
taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin
taking any other drug

When using this product

drowsiness will occur
avoid alcoholic drinks
do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery
take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs

Stop use and ask a doctor if

you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding: feel faintvomit bloodhave bloody or black stoolshave stomach pain that does not get better
you have symptoms of heart problems or stroke: chest paintrouble breathingweakness in one part or side of bodyslurred speechleg swelling
pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 2 weeks. Insomnia may be a symptom of a serious underlying medical illness.
redness or swelling is present in the painful area
any new symptoms appear

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use ibuprofen at 20 weeks or later in pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

do not take more than directed
adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets at bedtime
do not take more than 2 caplets in 24 hours

Other ingredients

read all warnings and directions before use. Keep carton.
store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)

Inactive ingredients

calcium stearate, carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, FD&C blue no. 2 aluminum lake, glyceryl dibehenate, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, pharmaceutical ink, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide

Additional Information

Do Not Use if seal under bottle cap imprinted with “SEALED for YOUR PROTECTION” is broken or missing.

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Distributed by: GSK Consumer Healthcare, Warren, NJ 07059

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