Equate Sleep Aid: Package Insert / Prescribing Info
Package insert / product label
Generic name: doxylamine succinate
Dosage form: tablet
Drug class: Miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 24, 2025.
The Equate Sleep Aid brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
Warnings
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- a breathing problem such as asthma, emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- glaucoma
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
Equate Sleep Aid Dosage and Administration
- adults and children 12 years of age and over: take one tablet 30 minutes before going to bed; take once daily or as directed by a doctor
- children under 12 years of age: do not use
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Storage and Handling
- store at 68°-77°F (20°-25°C)
- retain in carton until time of use
- see carton end panel for lot number and expiration date
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