Unisom Sleepgels Maximum Strength

Unisom Sleepgels Maximum Strength is an antihistamine that helps with sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching, and other cold or allergy symptoms.

Unisom Sleepgels Maximum Strength can also help with motion sickness, help you fall asleep, and treat certain symptoms of Parkinson's disease. This sleep aid is not for children younger than 12 years old.

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

Unisom Sleepgels Maximum Strength may also be used for other reasons that are not mentioned in this medication guide.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Unisom Sleepgels Maximum Strength is meant for short-term use until your symptoms go away.

Taking too much Unisom Sleepgels Maximum Strength can cause serious heart issues, seizures, coma, or death.

Always follow the instructions on the medicine label when giving Unisom Sleepgels Maximum Strength to a child. Do not use this medicine just to make a child sleepy. Misusing antihistamines in very young children can lead to death.

For motion sickness, take Unisom Sleepgels Maximum Strength 30 minutes before you expect to experience motion sickness (like during a long car ride, airplane or boat travel, amusement park rides, etc.). Continue taking this medicine with meals and at bedtime for the duration of your motion-sickness situation.

As a sleep aid, take Unisom Sleepgels Maximum Strength within 30 minutes before bedtime.

You must chew the chewable tablet before swallowing it.

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

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

Call your doctor if the condition you are treating with Unisom Sleepgels Maximum Strength does not improve, or if you experience a fever with a headache, cough, or skin rash.

Do not use Unisom Sleepgels Maximum Strength for more than 2 weeks to treat sleep problems, or more than 7 days to treat cold or allergy symptoms.

Unisom Sleepgels Maximum Strength can affect the results of allergy skin tests. Inform any doctor treating you that you are using Unisom Sleepgels Maximum Strength.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Use Unisom Sleepgels Maximum Strength exactly as directed. Taking too much Unisom Sleepgels Maximum Strength can cause serious heart problems, seizures, coma, or death.

Do not use this medicine to make a child sleepy. Unisom Sleepgels Maximum Strength sleep aid medicine is not for use in children younger than 12 years old.

You should not use Unisom Sleepgels Maximum Strength 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. Unisom Sleepgels Maximum Strength may slow 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.

Unisom Sleepgels Maximum Strength may cause serious side effects. Stop using Unisom Sleepgels Maximum Strength and call your doctor right away if you have:

• severe drowsiness; or
• painful or difficult urination.

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

Common side effects of Unisom Sleepgels Maximum Strength may include:

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

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 Unisom Sleepgels Maximum Strength is taken as needed, you might not follow a regular dosing schedule. If you miss a dose and it's close to the time for your next dose, 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, shaking, agitation, hallucinations, or seizures.

Do not drive or do anything dangerous until you know how Unisom Sleepgels Maximum Strength will affect you. Your reactions might be affected.

Drinking alcohol can make some side effects of diphenhydramine worse.

Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine that might have Unisom Sleepgels Maximum Strength in it. This includes medicines for sleep, cold or allergy symptoms, or anti-itch creams. Using too much of this medicine could lead to a fatal overdose.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using Unisom Sleepgels Maximum Strength 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 start or stop using. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed here.