If you take over the stated dose of Nytol this is called an overdose. Taking too much Nytol is likely to increase unwanted side effects and can in some cases be life-threatening. If you have accidentally taken too much Nytol you should seek medical advice straight away. I tried herbal Nytol as that’s all that Asda have, and as I’m desperate for a decent night’s sleep. I took the leaflet’s advice on taking one tablet earlier in the evening and then a second about half an hour before bed. By making you drowsy, Diphenydramine can help you sleep faster and more easily than you would normally. Having said that, I believe I felt a mild sedative effect on the second and third night that I took the Nytol. I slept badly the first night, but there was a big storm that night and the noise kept me up.

If you're breastfeeding, or planning to breastfeed, talk to your doctor. They may recommend similar antihistamines, called loratadine and cetirizine, that are more suitable while you're breastfeeding. So even though I think Nytol Herbal is a relatively mild sleep aid, it’s one I’d take again if I was having trouble sleeping.

3. Who can and cannot take diphenhydramine

Nytol Herbal One-A-Night has a gradual effect in aiding sleep, so the effects may not be felt immediately. It should be continued for 2-4 weeks. If your sleeplessness has not improved after 4 weeks, your GP or pharmacist may be able to recommend an alternative insomnia medication. How do you take Nytol Herbal One-A-Night? Nytol Herbal Tablets– the one I tried first. It contains valerian, hops, and passionflower (photo above).

Diphenhydramine comes as 25mg and 50mg tablets. You'll usually take 50mg, 20 minutes before you go to bed. Dosage for cough and cold symptoms Overall nytol herbal simply seems to be primarily focused on your bodies own defense mechanism in a sense.. by using testosterone daily my metabolism is extremely high, coupled with e-cigs nicotine my body is tired and yet my brain is extremely overactive, I wish I could sleep like a normal person but alas.. can’t be helped. So I was pleased to see that I could take the Kalms One-A-Night without worrying about needing strong coffee or a cold shower to wake myself up properly in the morning. So with a week to go to a dream holiday, the excitement and stress has led to me lying awake at night. Also on my last flight I got stressed out and felt trapped so am worried about that happening again although as soon as we took off it subsided. 2 nights ago I couldn't sleep, then was up at 4.30am on Wed, last night woke up and was awake from 2am. I took a Kalms 1 a night last night which sent me off, but didn't keep me asleep. I manage to persuade my GP to prescribe me Zoplicone every so often but I try very hard to ration them as I really don't want to become addicted on top of everything else!

We strongly recommend not using alcohol with Nytol. We understand that in some social situations this may be harder to avoid – but persevere. The additional side effects that may follow may leave you in a much more vulnerable position. If you or your child have been prescribed diphenhydramine, follow your doctor's instructions about how and when to take it. Diphenhydramine passes into breast milk in very small amounts. Although it's unlikely to cause any side effects in your baby, it is a drowsy antihistamine, so could make your baby sleepy. It is commonly used to treat anxiety, and enhaces the sedative neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).