Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. This medicine is usually taken only for a short time until your symptoms clear up.
Do not use Unisom to treat insomnia in a child younger than 12 years old. Ask a doctor before using this medicine to treat cold or allergy symptoms in a child younger than 6 years old. Always ask a doctor before giving a cold or allergy medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of these medicines in very young children.
Take this medicine with food or milk if it upsets your stomach.
To treat insomnia, it is best to take Unisom only when you can devote several hours to sleep. Follow your doctor's instructions.
Call your doctor if your cold or allergy symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if your sleep problems do not improve after 2 weeks of treatment.
This medication can cause you to have unusual results with allergy skin tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are taking an antihistamine.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
 Detailed Unisom SleepTabs dosage information
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
When treating insomnia, if it is almost your normal waking hour, skip the missed dose and wait until you are ready for bed again.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
Overdose symptoms may include severe forms of some of the side effects listed in this medication guide.
