Introducing ZzzQuil - A new non-habit forming nighttime sleep aid for when you just need a good night's sleep. From the makers of Vicks NyQuil. ZzzQuil helps you get a good night’s rest and provides relief of occasional sleeplessness. The ZzzQuil line of products helps you sleep soundly so you can wake up feeling refreshed. It also reduces the amount of time it takes to fall asleep, if you have difficulty falling asleep. ZzzQuil is a non-habit forming sleep aid that helps you get the sound sleep you need by providing relief of occasional sleeplessness. The active ingredient in ZzzQuil that helps you sleep is Diphenhydramine HCl, which is an antihistamine. The active ingredient in ZzzQuil is Diphenhydramine HCl, an antihistamine that is a nighttime sleep-aid. Do not take ZzzQuil if you are taking any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin.