Over the counter sleeping aids are those which are sold even if the buyer does not have any prescription from a doctor. These aids have also been found to be effective means of helping people fall asleep without causing drug dependency and addiction so long as they are taken at the suggested doses. The user may also choose among the various aids which are available. Most of these aids which are sold in pharmacies contain antihistamine. This is a substance which makes a person feel sleepy. It is classified into three: diphenhydramine citrate, doxylamine succinate, and diphenhydramine hydrochloride.What are the brand names which contain these three types of antihistamine?
One of the brand names which are known as the over the counter sleeping aids that contain antihistamine is Unisom. It may be in the form of a tablet or gel capsule. The Unisom tablets contain a diphenhydramine hydrochloride of 50 mg. while the gel capsules contain 25 mg. of doxylamine succinate. Another brand name is the Nytol which contains 25 mg. and 50 mg. of diphenhydramine hydrochloride. Sominex also contain 25 mg. and 50 mg. of diphenhydramine hydrochloride. After taking the medicine, it usually takes 15 or 30 minutes, and even an hour before the effects occur. Aside from the antihistamine containing sleeping aids, are there other types which one may use?
One may also use herbal supplements as over the counter sleeping aids. They usually contain herbs or natural ingredients which are known for helping man find relief in sleep. These may be taken in the form of a valerian root capsule, chamomile or passion flower tea.