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Medicines diphenhydramine hydrochloride + paracetamol + pseudoephedrine hydrochlorideQuestion & answer

diphenhydramine hydrochloride + paracetamol + pseudoephedrine hydrochloride · Medicine question

Why are there different day and night tablets?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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Answer

The daytime tablet contains pseudoephedrine, while the night-time tablet contains sedating diphenhydramine. Both contain paracetamol.

Sources for this answer

Benylin Day & Night Tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 26

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