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Nighttime Sleep Aid Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg Capsule, Liquid Filled, 8-count — NDC 83059-0073-08 package photo
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Nighttime Sleep Aid Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg Capsule, Liquid Filled, 8-count — NDC 83059-0073-8 (Billing 83059-0073-08)

by Shield Pharmaceuticals Corp · 1 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 8 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BLISTER PACK

This is a package of 8 capsules of Nighttime Sleep Aid Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg Capsule, Liquid Filled from Shield Pharmaceuticals Corp, marketed since Aug 2026 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.

NDC 83059-0073-08
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 83059-0073-8 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 Sep 3, 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) 83059-0073-8
Product NDC 83059-0073
11-digit billing NDC 83059007308
RxCUI 1020477
UNII TC2D6JAD40
UPC 0611419406187
Application # M010
SPL Set ID 8db277e2-9d98-40b6-8000-a51c57fb4ece
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 2026-08-14
Route ORAL
Dosage form CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Substance DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Quick answers
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 1020477
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 83059-0073-8 — 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 → 83059-0073-08. 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

📖 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 mLPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
ℹ️
No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
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
83059-0073-08 You're viewing this Main listing 1 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 8 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BLISTER PACK 2026-08-14 — Active

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg 42806-0649-10 Epic 1000 capsules $0.020 — FDA listed —
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg 00904-2056-61 Major 100 capsules $0.030 — Availability likely —
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg 17714-0021-01 Advance 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg 54738-0116-01 Richmond 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg 68210-5057-01 Prodose, 3000 capsules — — FDA listed —
Nighttime Sleep Aid 50 mg 83059-0109-08 Shield 8 capsules — — Discontinued —
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg 53345-0005-01 Humanwell 12000 capsules — — FDA listed —
Nighttime Sleep Aid 50 mg 68210-4160-08 Prodose, 8 capsules — — FDA listed —
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg 35916-0470-01 Softgel 1000 capsules — — FDA listed —
Nighttime sleep aid Maximum Strength 50 mg 63941-0860-16 Best 1 capsule — — FDA listed —
SleepAid Softgels 50 mg 72090-0023-01 PIONEER 180 capsules — — FDA listed —
Nighttime sleep aid Maximum Strength 50 mg 63941-0916-16 Best 1 capsule — — FDA listed —
RIGHT REMEDIES Maximum Strength Nighttime Sleep-Aid Softgel 50 mg 70692-0834-71 Strive 275 capsules — — FDA listed —
Nighttime Sleep Aid 50 mg 83059-0028-08 Shield 8 capsules — — Discontinued —
Sleep Aid Nighttime 50 mg 36800-0784-96 TOPCO 96 capsules — — FDA listed —
TopCare health NIGHTTIME MAXIMUM STRENGTH Sleep Aid 50 mg 76162-0438-96 Topco 96 capsules — — FDA listed —
SleepAid Softgels 50 mg 84324-0011-01 NUVICARE 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg 35916-0438-01 SOFTGEL 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 50 mg 35916-0472-01 Softgel 1000 capsules — — FDA listed —
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg 53345-0022-01 Humanwell 12000 capsules — — FDA listed —
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg 70692-0785-61 Strive 16 capsules — — FDA listed —
Nighttime Sleep Aid 50 mgthis 83059-0073-08 Shield 8 capsules — — FDA listed —
HyVee Maximum Strength Nighttime Sleep-Aid SOFTGEL 50 mg 42507-0834-32 HyVee 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

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2026
On the market since
Aug 2026
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2026
Currently FDA-listed
listed with the FDA
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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
ShapeOval
ImprintSDU
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 ND2M416302
    Isopropyl alcohol is a clear liquid solvent derived from petroleum. In medicines, it dissolves active ingredients and other components, helps the product flow smoothly, and aids in sterilization during manufacturing.
  • UNII 8PJ61P6TS3
    Butyl alcohol is a clear liquid organic solvent derived from petroleum or natural sources. In medicines, it helps dissolve active ingredients and serves as a solvent in liquid formulations and some topical products.
  • UNII B697894SGQ
    Polyethylene glycol 400 is a clear, thick liquid made from petroleum-derived polymers. It acts as a solvent and humectant in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and retain moisture in the formulation.
  • UNII 6DC9Q167V3
    Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
  • UNII 46N107B71O
    Shellac is a natural resin secreted by the lac beetle. It's used as a coating on tablets and capsules to control how quickly the medicine dissolves and to improve appearance and stability.
  • UNII 8KW3E207O2
    A liquid sweetener made from sorbitol, a sugar alcohol derived from glucose. It sweetens the medicine and also acts as a humectant to help retain moisture and improve texture in liquid formulations.
  • UNII 15FIX9V2JP
    Titanium dioxide is a bright white mineral powder commonly used as a colorant and opacifying agent. It makes pills and tablets white or lighter in color and helps make coatings non-transparent.
  • 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.

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

The official label also statesFD&C Blue #1, gelatin, glycerin, isopropyl alcohol, N-butyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, shellac, sorbitol solution, titanium dioxide

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

LabelerShield Pharmaceuticals Corp
FDA applicationM010 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code83059
First marketedAug 2026
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio104 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 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose
🎯 Indications and Usage 7 words ▾

Uses • for relief of occasional sleeplessness

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 25 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 1 words ▾

Warnings

🧪 Active Ingredient 9 words ▾

Active ingredient (in each softgel) Diphenhydramine HCl 50 mg

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 22 words ▾

Inactive ingredients FD&C Blue #1, gelatin, glycerin, isopropyl alcohol, N-butyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, shellac, sorbitol solution, titanium dioxide

🎯 Purpose 3 words ▾

Purpose Nighttime sleep-aid

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

About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) product
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NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope.
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Is this NDC FDA-approved?
An NDC listing does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory records that a product is listed with FDA, not that it was reviewed and approved. This listing's marketing category is "Otc Monograph Drug". Products approved under an application carry an NDA, ANDA, or BLA number.
Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The form printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed is the one the FDA registered. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero and the dashes are dropped. The Identity section at the top of this page lists each form of this code.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Shield Pharmaceuticals Corp. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Shield Pharmaceuticals Corp is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as an over-the-counter product, so it does not require a prescription. Follow the package directions, and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is right for you.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.
← 83059-0072-01 · Shield 83059-0074-01 · Shield →
For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.