About Vicks ZzzQuil Nighttime Pain Relief Sleep Aid Liquid
Vicks ZzzQuil Nighttime Pain Relief Sleep Aid Liquid is formulated to help you fall asleep fast while relieving minor aches and pains that keep you awake. Combining a trusted sleep aid (Diphenhydramine HCl) with an effective pain reliever (Acetaminophen), this fast-acting liquid ensures you get the restful, restorative sleep your body needs to recover. It allows you to fall asleep in less than 20 minutes and wake up feeling refreshed without next-day grogginess or morning drowsiness.
Key Benefits & Features:
- Dual-action liquid relieves minor pain and provides a gentle sleep aid
- Helps users fall asleep fast, typically in less than 20 minutes
- Formulated with Acetaminophen to target midnight aches, pains, and headaches
- Ensures a restful night's sleep so you wake up feeling fully refreshed
- Non-habit forming sleep aid option from the trusted ZzzQuil brand
Vicks ZzzQuil Nighttime Pain Relief Sleep Aid Liquid FAQs
*How does ZzzQuil help you fall asleep? *
ZzzQuil helps you fall asleep by introducing the ingredient Diphenhydramine HCL into your system. Diphenhydramine HCL is an antihistamine that has been shown to make you feel sleepy and help you relax with no lasting side effects. Unlike a more powerful prescription sleep aid, ZzzQuil is gentle and won't force you to fall asleep; it will only help calm, soothe and guide you into sleep.
*What are the common side effects of ZzzQuil? *
Most side effects of ZzzQuil are mild and will go away on their own. They include headaches, nausea, and sleeplessness. While serious symptoms are extremely rare and usually the result of an overdose, if you experience seizures, extreme confusion or hallucinations, discontinue use and get help immediately.
*How is your ZzzQuil line different from PURE Zzzs? *
Our ZzzQuil line uses the active ingredient Diphenhydramine HCL. Our PURE Zzzs line uses the active ingredient melatonin, which is a hormone that occurs naturally in your body.
*Why do I have strange dreams on ZzzQuil? *
Both ZzzQuil and PURE Zzzs help your body move from light sleep into the REM sleep cycle, which is your deepest and most restorative sleep, and also where you dream. The longer you stay in the REM sleep cycle, the more you'll dream, and the more you'll remember those dreams. However, your dreams should not be terrifying. If you experience unwanted, frightening dreams, try practicing calming techniques before bed. If it continues, discontinue use and talk to your health care provider.
*How much ZzzQuil should I be taking? *
For liquid products, adults and children over 12 years of age should take a single dose of 30 mL before bed. You should not have more than one dose in 24 hours. For liquicaps, adults and children over 12 years of age should take two capsules at bedtime and only one dose in 24 hours. Children under 12 should not use ZzzQuil.
*Why do you have alcohol in your sleep aid liquids? *
Some ingredients in our sleep aids don't dissolve in water, but do dissolve in alcohol, so we formulate our products with it to keep the liquid smooth, consistent, and stable. The alcohol content is minimal, so it's safe for children over 12, but alcohol-free options are available (ZzzQuil Alcohol Free Liquid and ZzzQuil Liquicaps).
*How are your ZzzQuil liquicaps different from your ZzzQuil liquid? *
Both use the same active ingredient and have the same effect; they are just different formats so you can choose based on your taste and texture preference.
*Is ZzzQuil safe for children? *
Yes, it is safe for children over 12 years of age. For children under 12, check with a health care provider or consider PURE Zzzs Kidz.
*Is ZzzQuil safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding? *
You should not take ZzzQuil while pregnant or breastfeeding without first talking to your health care provider.
*Is there anyone else who shouldn't take ZzzQuil? *
Children under 12 should not take it unless instructed by a health care provider. The very elderly or those with neurologic disorders also should not take ZzzQuil due to a higher risk for confusion or other unwanted neurologic side effects.
*How do I maximize the effects of ZzzQuil? *
Practice good sleep hygiene by removing screens from your bedroom, using light-blocking curtains, and turning on soothing ambient noise, like a fan or relaxing music. If you feel stressed or anxious while falling asleep, try meditation techniques.
Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 30 mL
| | Amount per serving | |
|---|
| Acetaminophen |
650 mg |
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| Diphenhydramine HCl |
50 mg |
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Ingredients
Inactive: Citric Acid, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, Flavor, Polyethylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Sodium Benzoate, Sucralose.
