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Is the Amazon Basic Care Nighttime Sleep-Aid Liquid for Adults FSA‑eligible?

Amazon Basic Care Nighttime Sleep-Aid Liquid for Adults, Helps Fall Asleep Fast, Diphenhydramine HCl 50 mg, Mixed Berry Flavor, 12 fl oz (Pack of 1)
Eligibility verdict
Yes — eligible.

This product is eligible for purchase with FSA, HSA, HRA, or Limited-Purpose FSA funds — no prescription, doctor's note, or pre-approval required. Use any FSA/HSA debit card at checkout.

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$5.29
at
Amazon
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§02 / Why is this eligible

The receipts.

IRS Reference
IRS Pub 502 — Drugs (Includible); IRS Pub 502 — Medicines (Includible)
26 U.S.C. §213(d)
SIGIS Category
Sleep Aids & Sedatives
SIGIS criteria: eligible_otc — Sleep Aids & Sedatives
Source confidence
Medium
Confirmed by 2 sources
§03 / Eligibility rules

What the
fine print says.

  1. 01 Sleep inducing products that treat a specific medical condition (insomnia, apnea, improper breathing) are eligible
  2. 02 Calming, soothing and tension products are dual-purpose
  3. 03 Dietary supplements such as melatonin or valerian and stimulants are ineligible (dual-purpose)
§04 / Where to buy

Compare prices.

Retailer Price FSA card OK
A Amazon Best price $5.29 Yes Go to Amazon →
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