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Zzzquil is essentially a liquid solution, an antihistamine with the same active ingredient as benadryl “Diphenhydramine HCL (25 mg)”. It is a night time sleep-aid medication, packaged in gelatin-coated capsules to help you consolidate sleep across 6-8 hours. Zzzquil, an antihistamine aids in the relieve:
- Occasional sleeplessness
- Reduces time to fall asleep
- Non-habit forming
- Inhibits allergies
How long does it take for zzzquil to work
All Over counter sleeping oral medication are known to dissolve into the bloodstream in 15-1hr. with that said it usually takes approximately 20-30mins; in the cases of allergies – an hour to harness the effectiveness of zzzquil. This however depends on the patient medical history and metabolism.
Although It takes about an hour after wake up to lose the “groggy” feelings.
Note: Ensure to take adequate sleep after intake “about 8hrs” to avoid feeling groggy
please note that any over-the-counter sleeping aid, should not be taken long term – unless prescribed by a doctor.
How long does ZzzQuil make you sleep for?
ZzzquilIt is as Good as Benadryl – a mild antihistamine It depends on the dosage, and zzzquil half-life in the body depends on your body’s metabolism (immune system and digestive system) – how active your liver is to clear it out of your bloodstream.
Zzzquil Active Ingredients: Diphenhydramine HCL (25 mg)
While the inactive ingredients are: FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #40, Gelatin, Glycerin, Polyethylene Glycol, Purified Water, Sorbitol Sorbitan Solution, Titanium Dioxide.
The bottom line: ZZZQuil will make you fall asleep fast, and stay asleep longer. How long did it take for the effect of ZZZQuil to kick in?
Did you feel groggy when you woke up? …. lets hear your experience in the comment section below