Sleepinal

— THERAPEUTIC CATEGORIES —
  • Sleep-wake disorders

Sleepinal Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Diphenhydramine HCl 50mg; softgels; caps.

Pharmacological Class

Hypnotic (anticholinergic).

How Supplied

Caps, softgels—16

Manufacturer

Sleepinal Indications

Indications

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

Sleepinal Dosage and Administration

Adult

50mg at bedtime.

Children

Not recommended.

Sleepinal Contraindications

Not Applicable

Sleepinal Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Sleepinal Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

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

Sleepinal Pharmacokinetics

See Literature

Sleepinal Interactions

Interactions

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

Sleepinal Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Drowsiness, dizziness, anticholinergic effects, paradoxical excitement.

Sleepinal Clinical Trials

See Literature

Sleepinal Note

Not Applicable

Sleepinal Patient Counseling

See Literature