Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Unisom Sleep Gels is only for short-term use until your symptoms clear up.
Taking too much Unisom Sleep Gels can lead to serious heart problems, seizures, coma, or death.
Always follow directions on the medicine label about giving Unisom Sleep Gels to a child. Do not use the medicine only to make a child sleepy. Death can occur from the misuse of antihistamines in very young children.
For motion sickness, take Unisom Sleep Gels 30 minutes before you will be in a situation that causes you motion sickness (such as a long car ride, airplane or boat travel, amusement park rides, etc). Continue taking this medicine with meals and at bedtime for the rest of the time you will be in a motion-sickness situation.
As a sleep aid, take Unisom Sleep Gels within 30 minutes before bedtime.
You must chew the chewable tablet before you swallow it.
Measure liquid medicine carefully. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).
Remove an orally disintegrating tablet from the package only when you are ready to take the medicine. Place the tablet in your mouth and allow it to dissolve, without chewing. Swallow several times as the tablet dissolves.
Call your doctor if the condition you are treating with Unisom Sleep Gels does not improve, or if you have a fever with a headache, cough, or skin rash.
Do not use Unisom Sleep Gels for longer than 2 weeks to treat sleep problems, or longer than 7 days to treat cold or allergy symptoms.
 Unisom Sleep Gels can affect the results of allergy skin tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using Unisom Sleep Gels.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
 Detailed Unisom SleepGels dosage information
What happens if I miss a dose?
Since  Unisom Sleep Gels is used when needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. Skip any missed dose if it's almost time for your next dose. Do not use two doses at one time.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. An overdose of diphenhydramine can be fatal.
Overdose symptoms may include vomiting, confusion, severe drowsiness, ringing in your ears, no urination, very dry eyes and mouth, dilated pupils, fast heartbeats, tremor, agitation, hallucinations, or seizure.
