Generic Name: diphenhydramine citrate and ibuprofen
Dosage Form: tablet, coated

Medically reviewed on July 2, 2018

Active ingredient (in each caplet)

Diphenhydramine citrate 38 mg

Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID)*

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purpose

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:

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

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

Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which may cause 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 an NSAID [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

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 you have

• a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
• problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
• stomach problems that last or come back, such as heartburn, upset stomach or stomach pain
• ulcers
• bleeding problems
• high blood pressure
• heart or kidney disease
• asthma
• taken a diuretic
• reached age 60 or older
• glaucoma
• 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
• taking any other drug containing an NSAID (prescription or nonprescription)
• under a doctor’s care for any continuing medical illness
• taking any other antihistamines
• taking a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
• 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
• long term continuous use may increase the risk of heart attack or stroke

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• you feel faint, vomit blood, or have bloody or black stools. These are signs of stomach bleeding.
• 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.
• stomach pain or upset gets worse or lasts
• 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 during the last 3 months of 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 the 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
• do not take longer than 10 days, unless directed by a doctor (see Warnings)
• adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets at bedtime
• do not take more than 2 caplets in 24 hours

Other information

• 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

colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, FD&C blue no. 2 aluminum lake, glyceryl behenate, hydroxypropyl cellulose, iron oxide black, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, pregelatinized starch, talc, titanium dioxide

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Ibuprofen and Diphenhydramine Citrate Tablets, 200 mg/38 mg

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