Compoz Nighttime Sleep Aid

Compoz Nighttime Sleep Aid is an antihistamine that helps with sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching, and other cold or allergy symptoms.

Compoz Nighttime Sleep Aid can also help with motion sickness, help you fall asleep, and treat some symptoms of Parkinson's disease. This sleep aid is not for children younger than 12 years old.

There are many different brands and forms of diphenhydramine available. Not all brands are mentioned in this leaflet.

Compoz Nighttime Sleep Aid may also be used for reasons that are not listed in this medication guide.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Compoz Nighttime Sleep Aid is only for short-term use until your symptoms get better.

Taking too much Compoz Nighttime Sleep Aid can lead to serious heart problems, seizures, coma, or death.

Always follow directions on the medicine label about giving Compoz Nighttime Sleep Aid to a child. Do not use the medicine just to make a child sleepy. Death can occur from the misuse of antihistamines in very young children.

For motion sickness, take Compoz Nighttime Sleep Aid 30 minutes before you will be in a situation that causes you motion sickness (such as a long car ride, airplane or boat travel, amusement park rides, etc). Continue taking this medicine with meals and at bedtime for the rest of the time you will be in a motion-sickness situation.

As a sleep aid, take Compoz Nighttime Sleep Aid within 30 minutes before bedtime.

You must chew the chewable tablet before you swallow it.

Measure liquid medicine carefully. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).

Remove an orally disintegrating tablet from the package only when you are ready to take the medicine. Place the tablet in your mouth and allow it to dissolve, without chewing. Swallow several times as the tablet dissolves.

Call your doctor if the condition you are treating with Compoz Nighttime Sleep Aid does not improve, or if you have a fever with a headache, cough, or skin rash.

Do not use Compoz Nighttime Sleep Aid for longer than 2 weeks to treat sleep problems, or longer than 7 days to treat cold or allergy symptoms.

Compoz Nighttime Sleep Aid can affect the results of allergy skin tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using Compoz Nighttime Sleep Aid.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Use Compoz Nighttime Sleep Aid exactly as directed. Taking too much Compoz Nighttime Sleep Aid can cause serious heart problems, seizures, coma, or death.

Do not use this medicine to make a child sleepy. Compoz Nighttime Sleep Aid is not for children younger than 12 years old.

You should not use Compoz Nighttime Sleep Aid 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. Compoz Nighttime Sleep Aid may slow down breast milk production.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Compoz Nighttime Sleep Aid may cause serious side effects. Stop using Compoz Nighttime Sleep Aid and call your doctor right away if you have:

• severe drowsiness; or
• painful or difficult urination.

Side effects like dry mouth, constipation, and confusion may happen more often in older adults.

Common side effects of Compoz Nighttime Sleep Aid may include:

• drowsiness;
• dry eyes, blurred vision;
• dry mouth, nose, or throat;
• decreased urination;
• constipation;
• feeling restless or excited (especially in children); or
• day-time drowsiness or "hangover" feeling after night-time use.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may happen. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Since Compoz Nighttime Sleep Aid is taken as needed, you might not have a regular dosing schedule. If you miss a dose and it’s almost time for your next dose, just skip the missed dose. Do not take two doses at the same time.

Seek emergency medical help or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. Taking too much diphenhydramine can be deadly.

Signs of an overdose may include vomiting, confusion, extreme drowsiness, ringing in your ears, not being able to urinate, very dry eyes and mouth, dilated pupils, rapid heartbeats, tremors, agitation, hallucinations, or seizures.

Do not drive or engage in activities that could be dangerous until you know how Compoz Nighttime Sleep Aid will affect you. Your reactions might be affected.

Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of diphenhydramine.

Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine that may contain Compoz Nighttime Sleep Aid. This includes medicines for sleep, cold or allergy symptoms, or anti-itch medicine applied to the skin. Taking too much of this medicine can result in a fatal overdose.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using Compoz Nighttime Sleep Aid with any other medicines, especially those that can cause drowsiness (such as opioid medication, sleep medicine, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures). Inform your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you begin or stop using. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed here.