About Motrin PM Caplets Nighttime Relief for Minor Pains
Ease today's aches and pain and get the sleep you need for tomorrow with MOTRIN PM caplets with ibuprofen for pain relief. MOTRIN PM provides relief from occasional sleeplessness when associated with minor aches and pains such as leg pain at night, night time menstrual pain, headaches, and other minor pains.
Key Benefits & Features
- This nighttime pain reliever provides relief from occasional sleeplessness when associated with minor aches and pains, due to arthritis, headache, backache and menstrual cramps
- These ibuprofen/diphenhydramine caplets provide targeted pain relief with a nighttime sleep-aid so that you feel rested and ready to take on tomorrow
- Each Motrin PM caplet combines 200 mg of ibuprofen with 38 mg of diphenhydramine citrate
- Motrin PM is indicated for ages 12 years or older and is safe and effective when used as directed
- Helps stop pain at its source so that you can get the sleep you need & the pain relief you deserve
- Each Motrin PM caplet contains 200 milligrams of ibuprofen with a gentle nighttime sleep-aid to help stop pain at its source so that you can get the sleep you need and the pain relief you deserve
- Motrin PM is indicated for ages 12 years or older and is safe and effective when used as directed
Motrin PM Caplets Nighttime Relief for Minor Pains FAQs
What can MOTRIN PM be used for?
MOTRIN PM can be used for relief of occasional sleeplessness when associated with minor aches and pains. It can help you fall asleep and stay asleep.
NOTE: You should only use MOTRIN® PM if pain is what’s keeping you up.
What is diphenhydramine citrate?
Diphenhydramine citrate is a medication that can be used for relief of occasional sleeplessness. Along with ibuprofen (a pain reliever), it’s one of the active ingredients in MOTRIN PM.
Is MOTRIN PM habit-forming?
No. When used as directed, MOTRIN PM is not habit-forming. For product information, click here.
If I wake up in the middle of the night, can I take more MOTRIN PM?
No, you shouldn’t take more MOTRIN PM in the middle of the night. Follow the dosing directions on the package label: Take 2 caplets at bedtime, but do not take more than 2 caplets in 24 hours. For product information, click here.
Can I drink alcohol and take MOTRIN PM?
No. When using MOTRIN PM, you should avoid alcoholic drinks. For product information, click here.
What’s the difference between MOTRIN PM and TYLENOL PM?
MOTRIN PM and TYLENOL PM are both pain relievers that contain a nighttime sleep aid, but they have different active ingredients. The pain reliever in MOTRIN PM is ibuprofen, and its sleep aid is called diphenhydramine citrate. The pain reliever in TYLENOL PM is acetaminophen, and its sleep aid is called diphenhydramine hydrochloride.
MOTRIN PM and TYLENOL PM can be used when minor aches and pains are keeping you awake at night.
Drug Facts
Serving Size: in each caplet
 |
Amount per serving |
Diphenhydramine |
38 mg |
Ibuprofen |
200 mg |
Ingredients
Active ingredients: Diphenhydramine, Ibuprofen
Inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, glyceryl behenate, hydroxypropyl cellulose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, pregelatinized starch, talc, titanium dioxide