FAQs

The sleep experts at Vicks ZzzQuil created PURE Zzzs to give you a natural health product alternative to our bestselling ZzzQuil sleep aid. Our original ZzzQuil formula has the active ingredient Diphenhydramine HCI, an antihistamine, while our PURE Zzzs formula has the hormone melatonin. While both lines help you fall asleep, we’ve provided this natural health product alternative to our proven sleep aids line so that you can choose the product that works best for you.

Because we have multiple ZzzQuil products and directions vary we recommend you refer to the product page or label for directions.

PURE Zzzs is non-habit-forming, and it can be taken as needed. Consult a healthcare professional for use beyond 4 week.

No, it's non-habit forming. Melatonin is a hormone naturally produced by your body, and you can stop using it at any time.

We recommend you take ZzzQuil PURE Zzzs when you can allow more than 6 hours of sleep, and that you practice excellent sleep hygiene habits to help you wake up refreshed.

This product is for ages 18 and up.

Consult with a health care professional before taking PURE Zzzs if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are nursing.

No. PURE Zzzs gummies do not contain wheat or gluten.

No. Our gummies do not contain gelatin.

You should refer to the product label for storage conditions.

PURE Zzzs Melatonin Gummies are manufactured in the USA.

Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone secreted by your body’s pineal gland. At nighttime, your body begins to secrete melatonin to help make you sleepy. In the morning, your body doesn't make as much melatonin as at night time. ZzzQuil PURE Zzzs not only has melatonin, but it also contains complementary blend of proprietary botanicals, like chamomile, lemon balm, valerian root and lavender.

Melatonin may interact with other medications that are also metabolized by the same liver enzymes, leading to higher plasma melatonin concentrations. It is recommended to consult with your healthcare provider if you are currently on a medication and plan on using melatonin products.

Taking too much melatonin at once can disrupt your sleep-wake cycle and could result in next day grogginess. Because each person’s sleep cycle is different, as well as each person’s height, weight and sensitivity to hormones, there is no one-size-fits-all dose of melatonin that will work for everyone. It’s best to start with a low dose of melatonin as experts, from researchers from MIT to Dr. Oz, recommend. If you give your body more than it needs, it’s possible to have the opposite effect and disrupt your sleep-wake rhythm, making it even more difficult to fall asleep.

Consult a healthcare professional for use beyond 4 weeks.

Yes. You do not need to taper off your use of melatonin. You can discontinue use at any time as well as use it only when needed. Because of this, it’s an excellent choice for travelers to help them negate the effects of jet-lag. Take once a day at bedtime until adaptation to new daily pattern.