Sleepinal Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
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