Nytol Quickcaps

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  • Sleep-wake disorders

Nytol Quickcaps Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Diphenhydramine HCl 25mg; caplets.

Pharmacological Class

Hypnotic (anticholinergic).

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How Supplied

Caplets—16, 32, 72
Softgels—8

Manufacturer

Nytol Quickcaps Indications

Indications

Short-term (≤ 2 weeks) treatment of insomnia.

Nytol Quickcaps Dosage and Administration

Adult

50mg at bedtime.

Children

Not recommended.

Nytol Quickcaps Contraindications

Not Applicable

Nytol Quickcaps Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Nytol Quickcaps Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

Asthma. Lower respiratory disorders. Glaucoma. Hyperthyroidism. Hypertension. Cardiovascular disease. GI or urinary obstruction. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.

Nytol Quickcaps Pharmacokinetics

See Literature

Nytol Quickcaps Interactions

Interactions

Potentiates CNS depression with alcohol, other CNS depressants. Concomitant diphenhydramine products (including topicals): not recommended. Additive effects with other other anticholinergics.

Nytol Quickcaps Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Drowsiness, dizziness, anticholinergic effects, paradoxical excitement.

Nytol Quickcaps Clinical Trials

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Nytol Quickcaps Note

Not Applicable

Nytol Quickcaps Patient Counseling

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