Nytol Quickcaps Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Diphenhydramine HCl 25mg; caplets.
Pharmacological Class
Hypnotic (anticholinergic).
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How Supplied
Caplets—16, 32, 72
Softgels—8
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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