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ZzzQuil, Sleep Aid, Nighttime Sleep Aid Liquid vs HealthA2Z® Sleep Aid

Ravvy scores ZzzQuil, Sleep Aid, Nighttime Sleep Aid Liquid at 89.62 and HealthA2Z® Sleep Aid at 89.7. HealthA2Z® Sleep Aid takes the overall pick, best for budget-conscious shoppers seeking a high-strength sleep aid for occasional use.

ZzzQuil, Sleep Aid, Nighttime Sleep Aid Liquid, 50 mg Diphenhydramine HCl, Fall Asleep Fast, Non-Habit Forming, Warming Berry Flavor, 12 FL OZ (Pack of 2) 12 Fl Oz (Pack of 2) Sleep Aid (2 Pack)
89.6

$16

Buy this if you need a fast acting liquid sedative to reset your clock, provided you can commit to a full eight hours of rest.

Ravvy pick

HealthA2Z® Sleep Aid, Diphenhydramine HCl 50mg Softgels, 250 Count 250 Count (Pack of 1)
89.7

$10

Buy this if you want the lowest price per dose for nighttime relief and can handle the potential for lingering morning drowsiness.

How they score

FactorZzzQuil, Sleep Aid, Nighttime Sleep Aid LiquidHealthA2Z® Sleep Aid
Taste82.5–
Value8998.5
Onset Speed94.288
Morning Alertness70–
Ease of Swallowing9892
Potency–95

ZzzQuil, Sleep Aid, Nighttime Sleep Aid Liquid

What owners praise

  • Fast acting liquid absorption
  • Easy alternative for pill fatigue
  • Reliable sedative effect
  • Soothing warming berry flavor
  • Trusted Vicks brand heritage

What to know first

  • Contains 10 percent alcohol
  • Can cause morning grogginess if sleep is cut short
  • Not suitable for long term nightly use

Skip it if individuals seeking a natural herbal supplement or those sensitive to alcohol

HealthA2Z® Sleep Aid

What owners praise

  • Excellent value with a high pill count
  • Liquid softgels absorb faster than hard tablets
  • High 50mg potency per single softgel
  • Easy to swallow smooth coating
  • Familiar active ingredient with proven track record

What to know first

  • Potential for morning grogginess
  • Not suitable for nightly long term use
  • Bottle size is bulky for travel

Skip it if people who need to wake up early or those sensitive to strong antihistamine side effects

Specs side by side

SpecZzzQuil, Sleep Aid, Nighttime Sleep Aid LiquidHealthA2Z® Sleep Aid
ASINB007OSBYRYB0848WCZFM
ManufacturerProcter & GambleAllegiant Health
Best Sellers RankSee Top 100 in Health & Household#636 in Health & Household (See Top 100 in Health & Household) #2 in OTC Medicinal Sleep Aids
Item model number3.239E+11–
Product Dimensions5.25 x 2.63 x 6.88 inches; 12.48 ounces–
Date First AvailableMarch 26, 2012January 28, 2020
UPC–369168410039
Flavor–Unflavored
Item Form–Softgel
Brand Name–HealthA2Z
Unit Count–250 Count
Dosage Form–Softgel

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