{"title":"Medicines \u0026 Treatments - Sleep Aids","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"a-vogel-dormeasan-valerian-hops-for-stress-sleep-and-mood-oral-drops","title":"A.Vogel Dormeasan Sleep Valerian-Hops Oral Drops - 50ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout A.Vogel Dormeasan Sleep\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe herbalist's sleep formula, done the A.Vogel way: tinctures of \u003cem\u003efresh\u003c\/em\u003e valerian root and fresh hops — the traditional herbal pairing for sleep disturbances — extracted within hours of harvest. A traditional herbal medicinal product used for temporary sleep disturbances and mild anxiety, based on traditional use only. 50ml drops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eValerian and hops: the classic duo\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eValerian is Europe's centuries-deep calming root; hops (yes, beer's hops) bring their own traditional sedative reputation — together they're herbal medicine's best-known sleep pairing. Drops let you dose in water, half an hour before bed, without another pill on the nightstand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults 18+: the label's stated drops in a little water, 30 minutes before bedtime. Give it a couple of consistent weeks alongside honest sleep hygiene — herbs reward routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCauses drowsiness by design — no driving after taking it, and keep alcohol out of the equation. Insomnia that persists beyond a few weeks deserves a GP conversation about causes, not just stronger remedies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A.Vogel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57729942487427,"sku":"3450897","price":9.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/71Vxs4LsvfL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1786979558"},{"product_id":"sominex-herbal-tablets","title":"Sominex Herbal - 30 Tablets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Sominex Herbal\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree traditional calming herbs in one tablet — hop, valerian and passion flower — for the temporary relief of sleep disturbances. Sominex Herbal takes the combination approach rather than relying on valerian alone, and comes in a 30-tablet pack. Film-coated, so no herbal aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy a combination\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHops and passion flower have both been used traditionally for restlessness and settling the mind, alongside valerian's longer reputation for sleep. Blending all three is the traditional herbalist's approach, and it suits people whose problem is a racing head at midnight as much as sleep itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults 18+: take as directed on the pack before bedtime. Not for children, or during pregnancy or breastfeeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA traditional herbal medicinal product used for the temporary relief of sleep disturbances, based on traditional use only. May cause drowsiness — don't drive if affected. Insomnia beyond a few weeks should be discussed with your GP.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sominex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730050163075,"sku":"2924801","price":3.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/s-l500.jpg?v=1787060703"},{"product_id":"kalms-night-one-a-night-valerian-root-extract-385mg-tablets","title":"Kalms Night One-A-Night 385mg - 14 Tablets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Kalms Night One-A-Night (14 pack)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe smaller pack of the higher-strength Kalms: valerian root extract 385mg, one tablet an hour before bed, as a traditional herbal medicine for the temporary relief of sleep disturbances. Two weeks' supply — the sensible size for trying it, or for a stretch of bad nights around a deadline or a trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the fortnight pack makes sense\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eValerian tends to show its best over a couple of weeks of consistent use, so 14 tablets is exactly enough to find out whether it suits you before committing to the larger pack. It also travels well, which the 28 doesn't need to.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults 18+: one tablet about an hour before bedtime. Not for children, or during pregnancy or breastfeeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA traditional herbal medicinal product used for the temporary relief of sleep disturbances, based on traditional use only. May cause drowsiness — no driving if affected, and avoid alcohol alongside it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kalms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730081128835,"sku":"4239364","price":4.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/zoom-front-837845-600x600.jpg?v=1787060346"},{"product_id":"nytol-herbal-tablets","title":"Nytol Herbal Tablets - 30 Tablets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Nytol Herbal Tablets\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 30-tablet pack of Nytol's herbal formula: valerian root, a traditional herbal medicine for the temporary relief of sleep disturbances. A gentler route than the antihistamine version — no next-morning heaviness, and not habit-forming. 30 tablets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere herbal sleep aids fit\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey're best thought of as help settling rather than sedation. If your problem is a mind that won't quiet at 11pm, valerian suits you well; if you're waking at 4am and staring at the ceiling, no over-the-counter tablet is really the answer, and a GP is.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults 18+: take as directed on the pack before bedtime. Not for children, or during pregnancy or breastfeeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA traditional herbal medicinal product used for the temporary relief of sleep disturbances, based on traditional use only. May cause drowsiness — don't drive or use machinery if affected, and skip the nightcap.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nytol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730100986243,"sku":"3348869","price":5.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/61uavPbDXSL._AC_SL1360.jpg?v=1787060751"},{"product_id":"nytol-herbal-oan","title":"Nytol Herbal Simply Sleep One-A-Night - 21 Tablets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Nytol Herbal Simply Sleep One-A-Night\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA traditional herbal medicine for the temporary relief of sleep disturbances — one tablet, taken an hour before bed. Nytol Herbal uses valerian root, the plant Europe has turned to for restless nights for centuries, in a non-drowsy-next-morning alternative to antihistamine sleep aids. 21 tablets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHerbal or antihistamine?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStandard Nytol uses diphenhydramine, an antihistamine that works quickly and can leave a heavy head in the morning. The herbal version takes a gentler route: it suits people who want help settling rather than sedating, and it isn't habit-forming. Some find it takes a couple of weeks of regular use to show its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults 18+: one tablet about an hour before bedtime. Not for use in children, pregnancy or breastfeeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA traditional herbal medicinal product used for the temporary relief of sleep disturbances, based on traditional use only. Insomnia lasting more than a few weeks deserves a GP conversation — and sleep hygiene, dull as it sounds, outperforms every tablet on this shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nytol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730184577411,"sku":"4031449","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/61e8ppIy9lL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1787060495"},{"product_id":"kalms-night-oan","title":"Kalms Night One-A-Night - 28 Tablets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Kalms Night One-A-Night\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe higher-strength Kalms: valerian root extract 385mg in a single tablet, taken an hour before bed. A traditional herbal medicine for the temporary relief of sleep disturbances — one tablet rather than several, which is a good deal easier to remember at midnight. 28 tablets, a four-week supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOne-A-Night versus standard Kalms Night\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStandard Kalms Night is 96mg per tablet; this is 385mg in one. Same herb, considerably higher single dose, and a simpler routine — which matters more than it sounds, because the sleep aid you actually take beats the one you forget.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults 18+: one tablet about an hour before bedtime. Not for children, or during pregnancy or breastfeeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA traditional herbal medicinal product used for the temporary relief of sleep disturbances, based on traditional use only. May cause drowsiness — don't drive if affected, and avoid alcohol. Persistent insomnia deserves a GP's input.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kalms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730198962563,"sku":"4239372","price":8.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/71uoQtg5l6L._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1787060835"},{"product_id":"kalms-night","title":"Kalms Night - 56 Tablets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Kalms Night\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe big pack of Britain's best-known herbal sleep tablet: valerian root extract 96mg, a traditional herbal medicine for the temporary relief of sleep disturbances. 56 tablets — the size that sees you through a proper stretch rather than a bad week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy valerian, and why patience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eValerian has been used for restless nights since antiquity, and it works with the settling process rather than knocking you out. That means it rewards consistency: taken nightly over a couple of weeks, most people notice more than they do on the first evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults 18+: take as directed on the pack, typically in the evening before bed. Not for children, or during pregnancy or breastfeeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA traditional herbal medicinal product used for the temporary relief of sleep disturbances, based on traditional use only. It may cause drowsiness — don't drive if affected, and avoid alcohol. Persistent insomnia is worth raising with your GP.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kalms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730199028099,"sku":"4239406","price":5.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/71qKbb5euBL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1787060594"},{"product_id":"nytol-one-a-night-50mg-20-pack-3824620","title":"Nytol One a Night 50mg - 20 Tablets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Nytol One-A-Night\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe full-strength Nytol: a single 50mg diphenhydramine tablet before bed, clinically proven to shorten the time it takes to fall asleep. One tablet, one night — 20 easy-swallow tablets for temporary sleeplessness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiphenhydramine is a sedating antihistamine: it dials down the brain's wakefulness signal, easing you towards sleep rather than knocking you out. The 50mg one-tablet dose replaces the two-tablet routine of standard Nytol.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults: one tablet about 20 minutes before bed. Leave yourself a full night — short nights invite morning drowsiness. Short-term use only; if sleep hasn't reset within two weeks, talk to a pharmacist or GP.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTolerance builds within days if used nightly, which is why it's a circuit-breaker for a bad patch, not a routine. No alcohol alongside, and skip it entirely if you might need to drive before it wears off.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nytol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58052502520195,"sku":"3824620","price":6.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/10174101.avif?v=1787757047"},{"product_id":"nytol-original-25mg-20-pack-3824752","title":"Nytol Original 25mg - 20 Tablets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Nytol Original 25mg\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe clinically proven night-time sleep aid: diphenhydramine, a sedating antihistamine that helps you fall asleep faster on the nights sleep won't come. A 10-day supply of 20 tablets — which is also the point: it's a short-term aid, not a nightly routine. Pharmacy medicine, one pack per order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere it fits — and where it shouldn't\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA run of bad nights — stress, jet lag, a disrupted week — is exactly what diphenhydramine is for. Insomnia that runs beyond two weeks isn't: tolerance builds, mornings fog, and the underlying cause goes untreated. That's the honest boundary, and the reason a pharmacist checks the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults 16+: two tablets 20 minutes before bed, per the pack. Allow a full night's sleep — taken too late, it greets you at breakfast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo alcohol alongside, no driving while drowsy, and not with certain conditions and medicines — glaucoma, prostate trouble, MAOIs — which the questionnaire covers. Persistent insomnia deserves a GP and a look at sleep habits; the herbal Nytols suit longer, gentler use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nytol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58052502585731,"sku":"3824752","price":5.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/prd-front-959974-600x600.avif?v=1787673238"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.stockmymedicine.co.uk\/collections\/medicines-treatments-sleep-aids.oembed","provider":"StockMyMedicine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}