Sleep & Stress
Short-term sleep aids and stress-support products. Most clinically-effective sleep aids contain a sedating antihistamine — these are pharmacy-only because they're not for long-term use. If sleep is persistently disrupted, we'd rather have a conversation than send you home with tablets.
Sleep & stress products
6 coming soonNytol Original 20 Tablets
Sedating antihistamine for short-term sleep difficulty (up to 7 nights). Pharmacy-only.
Phenergan Night Time 20 Tablets
Longer-acting sedating antihistamine. Stronger than Nytol; pharmacy-only.
Kalms Lavender 28 Capsules
Traditional herbal medicine for relief of mild stress and anxiety.
Bach Rescue Remedy 20 ml
Stress-moments drops — placebo-grade evidence; popular and gentle.
Magnesium Glycinate 100 mg 60 Tablets
Better-absorbed magnesium often used for sleep support and muscle relaxation.
Sleepeaze 20 Tablets
Stronger one-tablet sleep aid (50 mg vs Nytol's 25 mg). Pharmacy-only.
When to talk to the pharmacist before buying
- Sleep aids are for short-term use only — typically up to 7 nights. If you've been struggling with sleep for weeks or months, tablets aren't the right answer — let's talk about what's driving it.
- You're over 65 — sedating antihistamines like diphenhydramine and promethazine can cause confusion and falls in older adults. We can suggest safer alternatives.
- You drive or operate machinery — these medicines cause next-day drowsiness; not safe alongside driving.
- You're already on antidepressants, anti-anxiety medicines, or strong painkillers — sedating effects can stack.
- You're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have asthma, glaucoma, or prostate problems — many sleep aids are not recommended; ask first.
- Anxiety that's affecting your daily life — your GP can offer talking therapies and other support. We can signpost.
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