No Doz

No Doz helps you feel alert or awake when you are tired or sleepy.

No Doz should not be used instead of sleep.

No Doz may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.

Each dose of this product usually contains about as much No Doz as a cup of coffee, a can of cola, or one energy drink.

Do not use more of this product than is recommended on the label. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends not consuming more than a total of 400 milligrams of caffeine per day in any form.

You may take the No Doz tablet with or without food.

Do not chew more than 2 pieces of the No Doz gum at one time. Do not swallow the gum whole.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as instructed by your doctor.

No Doz is not approved for use by anyone younger than 12 years old. This medicine gum should not be used by anyone younger than 18 years old, or anyone who is sensitive to this medicine.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if No Doz is safe to use if you have ever had:

• heart problems;
• high blood pressure;
• a stomach ulcer; or
• liver disease.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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

Stop using No Doz and call your doctor if you have:

• ongoing tiredness or drowsiness; or
• ongoing sleep problems.

Common side effects of No Doz may include:

• feeling restless;
• loss of appetite; or
• sleep problems (insomnia).

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

Since No Doz is taken as needed, you might not have a regular dosing schedule. If you miss a dose and it's nearly time for your next dose, just skip the missed dose. Do not take two doses at the same time.

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Overdose symptoms may include fast heartbeats, trouble sleeping, or feeling nervous or irritable.

Avoid food or drinks that contain No Doz, such as coffee, tea, cola, or chocolate milk.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using No Doz with any other medications, especially tizanidine.

Other drugs may affect No Doz, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.