OTC Sleep Aids

Drewell

ドリエル

Drewell 12-tablet packaging

Uses:

Relief of temporary difficulty falling asleep or shallow sleep.

Active ingredient (per 2 tablets):

  • Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 50mg

Ages 15 and over. Under 15: Do not take this medicine.

  • For temporary symptoms only. Do not use continuously.
  • Do not combine with other sedatives, cold medicines, pain relievers/fever reducers, cough/expectorant medicines, or oral medicines containing antihistamines.
  • Do not drive or operate machinery after taking it. If drowsiness or malaise continues the next day, wait until these symptoms disappear.
  • Do not drink alcohol before or after taking it.
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Directions & precautions

Instructions for use:

  • Ages 15 and over: Take 2 tablets once a day at bedtime, with water or lukewarm water, only when having difficulty falling asleep or shallow sleep.
  • Under 15: Do not take this medicine.
  • Follow the stated dose. Taking more than 2 tablets at a time may cause nervousness or other unpleasant symptoms and make sleeping harder. Do not take it at other times.
  • Press the tablet out of the blister pack before taking it. Do not swallow the packaging, which can injure the esophagus.

Inactive ingredients:

Croscarmellose sodium, anhydrous silica, cellulose, lactose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, macrogol, magnesium stearate, talc, titanium dioxide.

Do not use:

  • If pregnant or possibly pregnant.
  • If you have sleeplessness regularly or have been diagnosed with insomnia.

Do not combine with other sedatives, cold medicines, pain relievers/fever reducers, cough/expectorant medicines, or oral antihistamine-containing medicines, including rhinitis, motion sickness and allergy medicines. Do not drink alcohol before or after use, or use continuously.

Do not drive or operate machinery after taking it. Drowsiness or malaise may continue the next day; do not drive or operate machinery until these symptoms disappear. If breastfeeding, do not take this medicine, or avoid breastfeeding while taking it.

Consult a doctor, pharmacist or registered seller before use if you:

  • Are receiving medical treatment.
  • Are elderly; strong drowsiness or nervousness may occur.
  • Have experienced allergic reactions to medicines or other substances.
  • Have difficulty urinating, or have been diagnosed with glaucoma or prostate enlargement.

When to stop and seek advice:

Stop immediately and consult a doctor, pharmacist or registered seller with the leaflet if you develop any of these possible side effects:

  • Rash, redness or itching; stomach pain, nausea, vomiting or loss of appetite.
  • Dizziness, headache, heaviness of the head on waking, daytime drowsiness, feeling unwell, nervousness or temporary impaired consciousness (reduced attention, sleep-like confusion, impaired judgment or abnormal speech/behavior).
  • Palpitations, difficulty urinating or malaise.

If dry mouth or diarrhea persists or worsens, stop and seek advice with the leaflet. Also stop and seek advice if symptoms do not improve after 2 or 3 doses.

Storage:

Store in a cool place with low humidity, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children. Do not transfer to another container. Do not use after the expiry date. Keep the leaflet with this medicine and read it before taking it.

Source: Japanese package insert (PDF) · Manufacturer product page
Drewell information checked September 30, 2026.


Drewell EX

ドリエルEX

Drewell EX 6-capsule packaging

Uses:

Relief of temporary difficulty falling asleep or shallow sleep.

Active ingredient (per 1 capsule):

  • Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 50mg

Ages 15 and over. Under 15: Do not take this medicine.

  • For temporary symptoms only. Do not use continuously.
  • Do not combine with other sedatives, cold medicines, pain relievers/fever reducers, cough/expectorant medicines, or oral medicines containing antihistamines.
  • Do not drive or operate machinery after taking it. If drowsiness or malaise continues the next day, wait until these symptoms disappear.
  • Do not drink alcohol before or after taking it.
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Directions & precautions

Instructions for use:

  • Ages 15 and over: Take 1 capsule once a day at bedtime, with water or lukewarm water, only when having difficulty falling asleep or shallow sleep.
  • Under 15: Do not take this medicine.
  • Follow the stated dose. Taking more than 1 capsule at a time may cause nervousness and make sleeping harder. Do not take it at other times.
  • Press the capsule out of the blister pack before taking it. Do not swallow the packaging, which can injure the esophagus.

Inactive ingredients:

Gelatin, D-sorbitol, medium-chain triglycerides, povidone, macrogol, glycerin, benzyl alcohol, soybean lecithin, fragrance.

Do not use:

  • If pregnant or possibly pregnant.
  • If you have sleeplessness regularly or have been diagnosed with insomnia.

Do not combine with other sedatives, cold medicines, pain relievers/fever reducers, cough/expectorant medicines, or oral antihistamine-containing medicines, including rhinitis, motion sickness and allergy medicines. Do not drink alcohol before or after use, or use continuously.

Do not drive or operate machinery after taking it. Drowsiness or malaise may continue the next day; do not drive or operate machinery until these symptoms disappear. If breastfeeding, do not take this medicine, or avoid breastfeeding while taking it.

Consult a doctor, pharmacist or registered seller before use if you:

  • Are receiving medical treatment.
  • Are elderly; strong drowsiness or nervousness may occur.
  • Have experienced allergic reactions to medicines or other substances.
  • Have difficulty urinating, or have been diagnosed with glaucoma or prostate enlargement.

When to stop and seek advice:

Stop immediately and consult a doctor, pharmacist or registered seller with the leaflet if you develop any of these possible side effects:

  • Rash, redness or itching; stomach pain, nausea, vomiting or loss of appetite.
  • Dizziness, headache, heaviness of the head on waking, daytime drowsiness, feeling unwell, nervousness or temporary impaired consciousness (reduced attention, sleep-like confusion, impaired judgment or abnormal speech/behavior).
  • Palpitations, difficulty urinating or malaise.

If dry mouth or diarrhea persists or worsens, stop and seek advice with the leaflet. Also stop and seek advice if symptoms do not improve after 2 or 3 doses.

Storage:

Keep in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and children. Retain the original container. Do not use after the expiry date. Read the leaflet supplied with your product before use.

Source: Japanese package insert (PDF) · Manufacturer product page
Drewell EX information checked September 30, 2026.


Neoday

ネオデイ

Neoday 12-tablet packaging

Uses:

Relief of temporary difficulty falling asleep or shallow sleep.

Active ingredient (per 2 tablets):

  • Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 50mg

Ages 15 and over. Under 15: Do not take this medicine.

  • For temporary symptoms only. Do not use continuously.
  • Do not take more than the stated dose.
  • Do not combine with other sedatives, cold medicines, pain relievers/fever reducers, cough/expectorant medicines, or oral medicines containing antihistamines.
  • Do not drive or operate machinery after taking it. If drowsiness or malaise continues the next day, wait until these symptoms disappear.
  • Do not drink alcohol before or after taking it.
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Directions & precautions

Instructions for use:

  • Ages 15 and over: Take 2 tablets once a day at bedtime, with water or lukewarm water, only when having difficulty falling asleep or shallow sleep.
  • Under 15: Do not take this medicine.
  • Follow the stated dose. Do not take more than the stated dose or take it at other times.
  • Press the tablet out of the blister pack before taking it. Do not swallow the packaging, which can injure the esophagus.

Inactive ingredients:

Lactose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, anhydrous silica, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, sucrose, titanium dioxide, carnauba wax.

Do not use:

  • If pregnant or possibly pregnant.
  • If you have sleeplessness regularly or have been diagnosed with insomnia.

Do not combine with other sedatives, cold medicines, pain relievers/fever reducers, cough/expectorant medicines, or oral antihistamine-containing medicines, including rhinitis, motion sickness and allergy medicines. Do not drink alcohol before or after use, or use continuously.

Do not drive or operate machinery after taking it. Drowsiness or malaise may continue the next day; do not drive or operate machinery until these symptoms disappear. If breastfeeding, do not take this medicine, or avoid breastfeeding while taking it.

Consult a doctor, pharmacist or registered seller before use if you:

  • Are receiving medical treatment.
  • Are elderly.
  • Have experienced allergic reactions to medicines or other substances.
  • Have difficulty urinating, or have been diagnosed with glaucoma or prostate enlargement.

When to stop and seek advice:

Stop immediately and consult a doctor, pharmacist or registered seller with the leaflet if you develop any of these possible side effects:

  • Rash, redness or itching; stomach pain, nausea, vomiting or loss of appetite.
  • Dizziness, headache, heaviness of the head on waking, daytime drowsiness, feeling unwell, nervousness or temporary impaired consciousness (reduced attention, sleep-like confusion, impaired judgment or abnormal speech/behavior).
  • Palpitations, malaise or difficulty urinating.

If dry mouth or diarrhea persists or worsens, stop and seek advice with the leaflet. Also stop and seek advice if symptoms do not improve after 2 or 3 doses.

Storage:

Store in a cool place with low humidity, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children. Do not transfer to another container. Do not use after the expiry date. After opening, use as soon as possible even if within the expiry date. Keep the leaflet and read it before taking this medicine.

Source: Japanese package insert (PDF) · Manufacturer product page
Neoday information checked September 30, 2026. Package insert revised May 2026.


Riposmin

リポスミン

Riposmin 12-tablet packaging

Uses:

Relief of temporary difficulty falling asleep or shallow sleep.

Active ingredient (per 2 tablets):

  • Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 50mg

Ages 15 and over. Under 15: Do not take this medicine.

  • For temporary symptoms only. Do not use continuously.
  • Do not take more than the stated dose.
  • Do not combine with other sedatives, cold medicines, pain relievers/fever reducers, cough/expectorant medicines, or oral medicines containing antihistamines.
  • Do not drive or operate machinery after taking it. If drowsiness or malaise continues the next day, wait until these symptoms disappear.
  • Do not drink alcohol before or after taking it.
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Directions & precautions

Instructions for use:

  • Ages 15 and over: Take 2 tablets once a day at bedtime, with water or warm water, only when having difficulty falling asleep or shallow sleep. Swallow without chewing.
  • Under 15: Do not take this medicine.
  • Follow the stated dose. Taking more than 2 tablets at a time may cause nervousness or other unpleasant symptoms and make sleeping harder. Do not take it at other times.
  • Press the tablet out of the blister pack before taking it. Do not swallow the packaging, which can injure the esophagus.

Inactive ingredients:

Cellulose, lactose hydrate, hydroxypropyl cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, titanium dioxide, macrogol, carnauba wax, magnesium stearate.

Do not use:

  • If pregnant or possibly pregnant.
  • If you have sleeplessness regularly or have been diagnosed with insomnia.

Do not combine with other sedatives, cold medicines, pain relievers/fever reducers, cough/expectorant medicines, or oral antihistamine-containing medicines, including rhinitis, motion sickness and allergy medicines. Do not drink alcohol before or after use, or use continuously.

Do not drive or operate machinery after taking it. Drowsiness or malaise may continue the next day; do not drive or operate machinery until these symptoms disappear. If breastfeeding, do not take this medicine, or avoid breastfeeding while taking it.

Consult a doctor, pharmacist or registered seller before use if you:

  • Are receiving medical treatment.
  • Are elderly; strong drowsiness or nervousness may occur.
  • Have experienced allergic reactions to medicines or other substances.
  • Have difficulty urinating, or have been diagnosed with glaucoma or prostate enlargement.

When to stop and seek advice:

Stop immediately and consult a doctor, pharmacist or registered seller with the leaflet if you develop any of these possible side effects:

  • Rash, redness or itching; stomach pain, nausea, vomiting or loss of appetite.
  • Dizziness, headache, heaviness of the head on waking, daytime drowsiness, feeling unwell, nervousness or temporary impaired consciousness (reduced attention, sleep-like confusion, impaired judgment or abnormal speech/behavior).
  • Palpitations, difficulty urinating or malaise.

If dry mouth or diarrhea persists or worsens, stop and seek advice with the leaflet. Also stop and seek advice if symptoms do not improve after 2 or 3 doses.

Storage:

Store in a cool place with low humidity, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children. Do not transfer to another container. Record the opening date in the box's opening-date field, and keep the medicine in its box with the leaflet. Do not use after the expiry date. Read the leaflet before taking this medicine.

Source: Japanese package insert (PDF) · Manufacturer product page
Riposmin information checked September 30, 2026. Package insert revised March 2026.

Sleep Aids Vocabulary

Japanese Romaji English Pronunciation
睡眠改善薬
(すいみんかいぜんやく)
suiminkaizenyaku Sleep aid
不眠症
(ふみんしょう)
fuminshou Insomnia
寝つきが悪い
(ねつきがわるい)
Netsuki ga warui Difficulty falling asleep
眠りが浅い
(ねむりがあさい)
Nemuri ga asai Shallow sleep
一時的
(いちじてき)
ichijiteki Temporary
症状の緩和
(しょうじょうのかんわ)
Shoujou no kanwa Relief of symptoms
抗ヒスタミン
(こうひすたみん)
kouhisutamin Antihistamine
服用回数
(ふくようかいすう)
fukuyoukaisuu Dosing frequency
ぬるま湯
(ぬるまゆ)
nurumayu Lukewarm water
有効成分
(ゆうこうせいぶん)
yuukouseibun Active ingredients
服用
(ふくよう)
fukuyou Taking medicine
症状
(しょうじょう)
shoujou Symptom
副作用
(ふくさよう)
fukusayou Side effect
アレルギー arerugii Allergy
ジフェンヒドラミン塩酸塩
(じふぇんひどらみんえんさんえん)
jifenhidoraminensanen Diphenhydramine hydrochloride