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Nighttime Sleep Aid Diphenhydramine HCl 50 mg Capsule, 100-count — NDC 70000-0616-01 package photo
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Nighttime Sleep Aid Diphenhydramine HCl 50 mg Capsule, 100-count — NDC 70000-0616-1 (Billing 70000-0616-01)

by Cardinal Health (Leader) 70000 · 100 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

This is a package of 100 capsules of Nighttime Sleep Aid Diphenhydramine HCl 50 mg Capsule from Cardinal Health (Leader) 70000, marketed since Oct 2022 and currently FDA-listed; retail pharmacies pay about $0.1114 per capsule (NADAC). It is this product's only package size.

NDC 70000-0616-01
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 70000-0616-1 billing pads the package segment with a zero
OTC On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 1, 2026 · this listing last changed Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 70000-0616-1
Product NDC 70000-0616
11-digit billing NDC 70000061601
NCPDP billing unit EA — each (per item)
RxCUI 1020477
UNII TC2D6JAD40
UPC 0096295142303
Application # M010
SPL Set ID 133d6f38-9de7-4104-8175-3933b263afe0
Established class (EPC) Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist
Mechanism of action Histamine H1 Receptor Antagonists
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2022-10-28
Route ORAL
Dosage form CAPSULE
Substance DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification

GPI-14 60300020100110
GCN Seq No 003703
GCN 27482
HICL code 004480
Ingredient (HICL) Diphenhydramine Hcl
HIC1 code H
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Nervous System (Except Autonomic)
HIC2 code H2
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Psychoactive Drugs
HIC3 code H2E
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Sedative-Hypnotics,Non-Barbiturate
AHFS code 04:04.00.00
AHFS class First Generation Antihistamines
FDB label name SLEEP AID 50 MG SOFTGEL
FDB brand name Sleep-Aid
Legend status O — Over-the-counter (OTC) drug or device
Quick answers
  • GSN (GCN sequence number): 003703
  • GCN: 27482
  • GPI-14 (Medi-Span): 60300020100110
  • HICL (First Databank): 004480
  • AHFS class code: 04:04.00.00
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 1020477
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 70000-0616-1 — a 5-4-1 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the package segment → 70000-0616-01. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist class.

Pharmacologic class Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist
Drug family (ATC) Propionic acid derivatives, Antihistamines for topical use, Aminoalkyl ethers
How it works Histamine H1 Receptor Antagonists
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

Clinical

Label name SLEEP AID 50 MG SOFTGEL Ingredient Diphenhydramine Hcl
📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Diphenhydramine is used to treat allergy and cold symptoms: sneezing runny nose red, itchy, watery eyes itching of the nose or throat Diphenhydramine is also used to treat insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep) in adults, but should not be used to make a child sleepy. Diphenhydramine is in a class of medications called antihistamines. It works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms. Diphenhydramine is also available in combination with other medications. This monograph only includes information about the use of diphenh...

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • Oral products temporarily relieve hay fever and other upper respiratory allergy symptoms like runny nose, sneezing and itchy, watery eyes. They also ease runny nose and sneezing fr...
  • Oral forms are generally taken every 4 to 6 hours, with no more than 6 doses in 24 hours. The amount depends on age and the product, so check the package chart or ask me or your do...
  • It can. Drowsiness is common, so be careful driving or using machinery. Alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers make it worse, so avoid them.
  • Oral products are not for children under 2 years, and some are not for children under 6. Children can become excitable, and overdose can be very dangerous. Always follow the age di...
📖 Read our full Diphenhydramine guide →

Supplement & herbal interactions

🌿 Drug–supplement interaction checker →
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer eaPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly $0.111 $11.14 / 100 capsules
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo $0.3422 $34.22 / 100 capsules
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
NADAC price history (per ea) — tap or hover for the price & month
Dec 2023 Jan 2026 May 2026 Sep 2026 $0.120 $0.080
▲ Up 5% over the last 12 months.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
70000-0616-01 You're viewing this Main listing 100 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC 2022-10-28 — Active

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg 42806-0649-10 Epic 1000 capsules $0.020 — FDA listed save 82%
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg 00904-2056-61 Major 100 capsules $0.030 — Availability likely save 73%
Banophen 50 mg 00904-5307-60 Major 100 capsules $0.030 — Discontinued save 73%
Dimetane 50 mg 57237-0368-01 Rising 100 capsules $0.030 — Availability likely save 73%
Diphenhydramine HCl 50 mg 82568-0005-01 AARNA 100 capsules $0.030 — Availability likely save 73%
Nighttime Sleep Aid Maximum Strength 50 mg 62011-0416-01 Strategic 32 capsules $0.095 — Discontinued save 14%
Nighttime Sleep Aid maximum strength 50 mg 70000-0527-01 Cardinal 32 capsules $0.104 — FDA listed save 6%
Nighttime Sleep-Aid 50 mg 46122-0775-64 AMERISOURCE 60 capsules $0.111 — Availability likely —
Nighttime Sleep Aid 50 mgthis 70000-0616-01 Cardinal 100 capsules $0.111 — Availability likely —
Sleep Aid 50 mg 70677-1151-01 Strategic 32 capsules $0.111 — Availability likely —
Sleep Aid 50 mg 83324-0151-32 QUALITY 32 capsules $0.111 — Availability likely —
Nighttime Sleep-Aid 50 mg 46122-0695-72 AMERISOURCE 60 capsules $0.111 — Discontinued —
Wal Som Nighttime Sleep Aid 50 mg 00363-0816-16 Walgreens 160 capsules — — FDA listed —
Wal Som Nighttime Sleep Aid Nighttime 50 mg 00363-0860-16 Walgreens 160 capsules — — FDA listed —
Allergy Relief 50 mg 00363-6123-20 WALGREEN 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Sleep Aid 50 mg 11673-0360-32 TARGET 32 capsules — — FDA listed —
Pharbedryl 50 mg 16103-0347-08 Pharbest 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg 17714-0021-01 Advance 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Sleep Aid 50 mg 21130-0052-32 Better 32 capsules — — FDA listed —
Sleep Aid 50 mg 21130-0816-32 Safeway, 32 capsules — — FDA listed —
Sleep Aid 50 mg 21130-0860-32 Safeway, 32 capsules — — FDA listed —
SleepAid (Diphenhydramine HCL) 50 mg 24689-0154-01 APNAR 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Kroger Nighttime Sleep-Aid 50 mg 30142-0558-64 THE 64 capsules — — FDA listed —
Nighttime Sleep-Aid 50 mg 30142-0681-18 KROGER 64 capsules — — FDA listed —
Sleep Aid 50 mg 30142-0715-32 The 32 capsules — — FDA listed —
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg 35916-0438-01 SOFTGEL 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg 35916-0470-01 Softgel 1000 capsules — — FDA listed —
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 50 mg 35916-0472-01 Softgel 1000 capsules — — FDA listed —
Nighttime Sleep Aid 50 mg 36800-0116-32 TOP 32 capsules — — FDA listed —
Sleep Aid Maximum Strength 50 mg 37808-0860-12 H 120 capsules — — FDA listed —
Sleep Aid Nighttime 50 mg 41163-0860-32 United 32 capsules — — FDA listed —
Unisom SleepGels Nighttime Sleep-Aid 50 mg 41167-0061-00 Chattem, 8 capsules — — Discontinued —
Nighttime Sleep-Aid 50 mg 42681-0051-01 Whole 32 capsules — — FDA listed —
Nighttime sleep aid 50 mg 42829-0950-20 ASCENT 120 capsules — — Discontinued —
Sleep Aid 50 mg 49035-0736-10 EQUATE 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Benadryl Allergy Extra Strength Liqui-Gels 50 mg 50580-0322-20 Kenvue 10 capsules — — FDA listed —
Sleep Aid 50 mg 50804-0410-38 Good 32 capsules — — FDA listed —
Nighttime Sleep Aid 50 mg 50804-0860-32 Good 32 capsules — — FDA listed —
Nighttime SLEEP AID 50 mg 51013-0817-01 PuraCap 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg 53345-0005-01 Humanwell 12000 capsules — — FDA listed —
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg 53345-0022-01 Humanwell 12000 capsules — — FDA listed —
Nighttime Sleep-Aid 50 mg 53943-0485-18 DISCOUNT 64 capsules — — FDA listed —
Discount Drugmart Nighttime Sleep-Aid 50 mg 53943-0822-64 Discount 64 capsules — — FDA listed —
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg 54738-0116-01 Richmond 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Diphenhydramine HCl 50 mg 55154-0661-00 Cardinal 10 capsules — — FDA listed —
Sleep Aid 50 mg 55319-0564-32 Family 32 capsules — — FDA listed —
Sleep Aid 50 mg 55910-0798-16 Dolgencorp, 16 capsules — — FDA listed —
Sleep Aid 50 mg 55910-0894-16 Dolgencorp, 16 capsules — — FDA listed —
Sleep Aid Nighttime 50 mg 55910-0916-16 Dolgencorp, 16 capsules — — FDA listed —
Sleep Aid Maximum Strength 50 mg 59726-0760-64 P 64 capsules — — FDA listed —
Sleep Aid Maximum Strength 50 mg 59726-0816-64 P 64 capsules — — FDA listed —
Nighttime Sleep Aid 50 mg 59726-0916-32 P 32 capsules — — FDA listed —
Diphenhydramine HCL 50 mg 63187-0866-10 Proficient 10 capsules — — FDA listed —
Banophen 50 mg 63629-9451-01 Bryant 30 capsules — — FDA listed —
Sleep Aid Maximum Strength 50 mg 63868-0415-32 QUALITY 32 capsules — — FDA listed —
Sleep Aid Maximum Strength 50 mg 63868-0900-32 QUALITY 32 capsules — — FDA listed —
Nighttime Sleep-Aid 50 mg 63941-0604-17 VALU 60 capsules — — FDA listed —
Nighttime Sleep-Aid 50 mg 63941-0683-17 VALU 60 capsules — — FDA listed —
Nighttime sleep aid Maximum Strength 50 mg 63941-0860-16 Best 1 capsule — — FDA listed —
Nighttime sleep aid Maximum Strength 50 mg 63941-0916-16 Best 1 capsule — — FDA listed —
Diphenhydramine HCL 50 mg 66267-0081-30 NuCare 30 capsules — — FDA listed —
Diphenhydramine HCL 50 mg 66267-0779-06 NuCare 6 capsules — — FDA listed —
Diphenhydramine HCL 50 mg 66424-0021-01 SDA 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Sleep Aid Maximum Strength 50 mg 67091-0413-32 WinCo 32 capsules — — FDA listed —
Nighttime Sleep Aid 50 mg 68210-4160-08 Prodose, 8 capsules — — FDA listed —
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg 68210-5057-01 Prodose, 3000 capsules — — FDA listed —
Banophen 50 mg 68788-7830-01 Preferred 15 capsules — — FDA listed —
Diphenhydramine HCL 50 mg 68788-9688-01 Preferred 15 capsules — — FDA listed —
Sleep Aid 50 mg 69168-0410-03 Allegiant 250 capsules — — FDA listed —
Sleep Aid 50 mg 69168-0917-40 Allegiant 32 capsules — — FDA listed —
Sleep Aid Maximum Strength 50 mg 69256-0860-32 Harris 32 capsules — — FDA listed —
Nighttime Sleep Aid Maximum Strength 50 mg 69256-0916-32 Harris 32 capsules — — FDA listed —
nighttime sleep-aid 50 mg 69452-0322-79 Bionpharma 160 capsules — — FDA listed —
Nighttime Sleep-Aid 50 mg 69452-0427-10 BIONPHARMA 32 capsules — — FDA listed —
Nighttime Sleep-Aid 50 mg 69452-0451-22 BIONPHARMA 120 capsules — — FDA listed —
Allergy Relief 50 mg 69452-0452-20 BIONPHARMA 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Nighttime Sleep Aid 50 mg 69607-0916-06 WR 96 capsules — — FDA listed —
Sleep Aid Nighttime 50 mg 69842-0860-32 CVS 32 capsules — — FDA listed —
Sleep Aid Nighttime 50 mg 69842-0916-32 CVS 32 capsules — — FDA listed —
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg 70692-0785-61 Strive 16 capsules — — FDA listed —
RIGHT REMEDIES Maximum Strength Nighttime Sleep-Aid Softgel 50 mg 70692-0834-71 Strive 275 capsules — — FDA listed —
Banophen 50 mg 71335-0081-00 Bryant 12 capsules — — FDA listed —
Diphenhydramine HCl 50 mg 71399-1028-01 Akron 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
SleepAid Softgels 50 mg 72090-0023-01 PIONEER 180 capsules — — FDA listed —
Nighttime Sleep Aid 50 mg 72476-0860-32 Care 32 capsules — — FDA listed —
Nighttime Sleep Aid Maximum Strength 50 mg 72476-0916-32 Care 32 capsules — — FDA listed —
Diphenhydramine HCL 50 mg 72789-0532-20 PD-Rx 20 capsules — — FDA listed —
Pharbedryl 50 mg 73057-0347-08 Ulai 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Allergy Relief Diphenhydramine HCL 50 MG 73581-0020-10 YYBA 1000 capsules — — FDA listed —
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE 50mg 50 mg 73629-0001-22 AMZ789 220 capsules — — FDA listed —
TopCare health NIGHTTIME MAXIMUM STRENGTH Sleep Aid 50 mg 76162-0438-96 Topco 96 capsules — — FDA listed —
Nightime Sleep Aid 50 mg 76168-0065-37 Velocity 1 capsule — — FDA listed —
Antihistamine 50 mg 77333-0231-10 Gendose 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Sleep Aid 50 mg 81522-0916-32 FSA 32 capsules — — FDA listed —
Sleep Aid 50 mg 82442-0530-32 TARGET 32 capsules — — FDA listed —
Nighttime Sleep Aid 50 mg 83059-0028-08 Shield 8 capsules — — Discontinued —
Nighttime Sleep Aid 50 mg 83059-0109-08 Shield 8 capsules — — Discontinued —
SleepAid Softgels 50 mg 84324-0011-01 NUVICARE 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Nighttime Sleep Aid 50 mg 85828-0410-38 Grocery 32 capsules — — FDA listed —
About this product: other versions of the same ingredient, strength and form are listed above, least expensive first, with FDA equivalence ratings where available.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

🏛️
2022
On the market since
Oct 2022
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
4 years listed
🔒
·
No generic listed yet
brand only
ℹ️No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

What it looks like

Color blue
ShapeCapsule
ImprintPC5
Size13 mm
ScoringNot scored
One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.
Where does this data come from?
Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.

Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII H3R47K3TBD
    FD&C Blue No. 1 is a synthetic blue dye approved for use in foods and medicines. It serves as a colorant to give the medication its distinctive appearance and help with product identification.
  • UNII 2G86QN327L
    Gelatin is a protein derived from animal collagen, commonly used in medicines as a gelling agent and capsule material. It helps create soft or hard capsule shells that hold and release medication, and can also thicken liquid formulations.
  • UNII PDC6A3C0OX
    Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.
  • UNII 1DI56QDM62
    A natural fatty substance from soybeans that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together. It acts as an emulsifier and lubricant in medicines to improve texture and help the product break down properly in your body.
  • UNII N6K5787QVP
    Light mineral oil is a clear, odorless liquid derived from petroleum. In medicines, it acts as a lubricant and emollient to help the product spread smoothly and improve texture.
  • UNII 3OWL53L36A
    A natural sugar alcohol derived from seaweed or synthesized in the lab. It's used as a filler to add bulk, a sweetener in sugar-free formulas, and a disintegrant to help tablets break apart in the stomach.
  • UNII 3WJQ0SDW1A
    Polyethylene glycol is a synthetic liquid or solid polymer used in medicines as a solvent, lubricant, and humectant. It helps dissolve active ingredients, reduces friction during manufacturing, and retains moisture in the final product.
  • UNII 6O92ICV9RU
    A waxy substance derived from sorbitol that helps mix oil and water together in medicines. It's used as an emulsifier to keep ingredients evenly blended and stable.
  • UNII 506T60A25R
    Sorbitol is a natural sugar alcohol derived from glucose. It serves as a sweetener, humectant, and bulking agent in medications to improve taste and help maintain moisture in the product.
  • UNII 059QF0KO0R
    Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.

10 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

The official label also statesFD&C blue #1, gelatin, glycerin, lecithin, light mineral oil, mannitol, polyethylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan, white ink

Label-section wording can be broader than the structured product block and may mention additional formulation ingredients.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerCardinal Health (Leader) 70000
FDA applicationM010 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code70000
First marketedOct 2022
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio24 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official Drug Facts labeling, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⚠️ Warnings 📦 Storage and Handling 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose 📄 Do Not Use 📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If 📄 Ask a Doctor or Pharmacist Before Use If 📄 When Using This Product 📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding 📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 📄 Questions or Comments 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 6 words ▾

Use for relief of occasional sleeplessness.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 24 words ▾

Directions adults and children 12 years of age and over: 1 softgel (50 mg) at bedtime if needed, or as directed by a doctor

⚠️ Warnings 127 words ▾

Warnings Do not use for children under 12 years of age with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin Ask a doctor before use if you have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis glaucoma trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers. When using this product avoid alcoholic drinks. Stop use and ask a doctor if sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 2 weeks.

Insomnia may be a symptom of a serious underlying medical illness. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

📦 Storage and Handling 6 words ▾

Other information store between 15-30°C (59-86°F)

🧪 Active Ingredient 9 words ▾

Active ingredient (in each softgel) Diphenhydramine HCl 50 mg

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 20 words ▾

Inactive ingredients FD&C blue #1, gelatin, glycerin, lecithin, light mineral oil, mannitol, polyethylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan, white ink

🎯 Purpose 3 words ▾

Purpose Nighttime sleep-aid

📄 Do Not Use 21 words ▾

Do not use for children under 12 years of age with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin

📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If 26 words ▾

Ask a doctor before use if you have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis glaucoma trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

📄 Ask a Doctor or Pharmacist Before Use If 14 words ▾

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers.

📄 When Using This Product 7 words ▾

When using this product avoid alcoholic drinks.

📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 26 words ▾

Stop use and ask a doctor if sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 2 weeks. Insomnia may be a symptom of a serious underlying medical illness.

🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding 10 words ▾

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 22 words ▾

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

📄 Questions or Comments 8 words ▾

Questions or comments? Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 53 words ▾

Principal Display Panel Sleep Aid Diphenhydramine HCl, 50 mg Nighttime Sleep-Aid Fall Asleep Fast Sleep Soundly Wake Up Refreshed SOFTGELS One Softgel Per Dose TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING. DIST. BY CAH, DUBLIN, OH 43017

Package Label LEADER Sleep-Aid Diphenhydramine HCl 50 mg

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗

Medicaid utilization & spend

📍 This exact package only: Medicaid data is reported per full 11-digit NDC — labeler, product and pack size — so every number here is for this package alone, not the drug overall. Other pack sizes report separately.
💊 Pharmacy benefit only: These are Medicaid outpatient pharmacy claims, billed by NDC. They exclude the medical benefit — clinic- or hospital-administered drugs billed under HCPCS J-codes — so drugs used mostly that way (e.g. Avastin, Lucentis, Keytruda) can look low or missing here. That’s expected, not an error.
📅 Q1 2025 – Q1 2026 · 5 quarters of data
ⓘ The newest quarter is usually incomplete when first published; states restate recent quarters in later CMS releases, so the latest figures typically revise upward. State coverage-policy changes can also shift quarter-to-quarter totals.
Prescriptions last 4 qtrs
174
Units reimbursed last 4 qtrs
7.7K
Gross reimbursed last 4 qtrs
$2.6K
Avg / prescription
$15.09
Avg / unit
$0.3422
Latest quarter Q1 2026
146Rx
Medicaid pays / ea
$0.3422
gross reimbursed
vs
NADAC / ea
$0.1114
acquisition cost
=
Spread
+$0.2308
+207% vs cost
What Medicaid paid per ea (before rebates; includes the pharmacy’s dispensing fee) compared with NADAC — the average price pharmacies pay to buy the drug. A positive spread means Medicaid reimbursed more than the purchase price, before manufacturer rebates.
Fee-for-service vs managed care ⓘ
100% FFS
Fee-for-service · 174 Rx Managed care · 0 Rx
State Medicaid map
Alaska: no data reported AK Maine: no data reported ME Washington: no data reported WA Idaho: no data reported ID Montana: no data reported MT North Dakota: no data reported ND Minnesota: no data reported MN Wisconsin: no data reported WI Michigan: no data reported MI New York: no data reported NY Vermont: no data reported VT New Hampshire: no data reported NH Oregon: no data reported OR Nevada: 2,977 units · 93.2 per 100k residents NV Wyoming: no data reported WY South Dakota: no data reported SD Iowa: no data reported IA Illinois: no data reported IL Indiana: no data reported IN Ohio: no data reported OH Pennsylvania: no data reported PA New Jersey: no data reported NJ Massachusetts: no data reported MA California: 4,698 units · 12.1 per 100k residents CA Utah: no data reported UT Colorado: no data reported CO Nebraska: no data reported NE Missouri: no data reported MO Kentucky: no data reported KY West Virginia: no data reported WV Virginia: no data reported VA Maryland: no data reported MD Connecticut: no data reported CT Rhode Island: no data reported RI Arizona: no data reported AZ New Mexico: no data reported NM Kansas: no data reported KS Arkansas: no data reported AR Tennessee: no data reported TN North Carolina: no data reported NC South Carolina: no data reported SC Delaware: no data reported DE Oklahoma: no data reported OK Louisiana: no data reported LA Mississippi: no data reported MS Alabama: no data reported AL Georgia: no data reported GA D.C.: no data reported DC Hawaii: no data reported HI Texas: no data reported TX Florida: no data reported FL
Units reimbursed · per 100k residents
12.193.2
gray = no data reported ⓘ
Colors are per 100,000 residents, so big states don’t automatically dominate. Tap or hover a state for its actual totals.
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🏆 Top states by units · per 100k residents
1 Nevada 93.2 /100k
2 California 12.1 /100k
National units — by quarter
💵 About the dollar figures: “reimbursed” is what Medicaid paid pharmacies before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower than these numbers. Fee-for-service and managed-care claims are combined unless split above. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data; per-100k rates use 2023 Census population estimates.

Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Diphenhydramine HCl (matched by generic name) — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 8 manufacturers.
⚠️ Drug-level data: CMS publishes Part D spending by drug, not by NDC — these figures combine every manufacturer, strength and package size sold under the name Diphenhydramine HCl. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.
Period
Total Part D spend
$374.3K
Claims incl. refills
20.3K
Beneficiaries
11.2K
Spend / beneficiary
$33.36
Spend / claim
$18.44
Trend by period
💵 About the dollar figures: spending is what Part D plans paid before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.
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