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Sominex Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Diphenhydramine HCl 25mg; tabs.
Pharmacological Class
Hypnotic (anticholinergic).
See Also
How Supplied
Original (tabs)—16, 32, 72
Max Strength (caplets)—16
Max Strength (caplets)—16
Manufacturer
Sominex Indications
Indications
Short-term (≤ 2 weeks) treatment of insomnia.
Sominex Dosage and Administration
Adult
50mg at bedtime.
Children
Not recommended.
Sominex Contraindications
Not Applicable
Sominex Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Sominex Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Asthma. Lower respiratory disorders. Glaucoma. Hyperthyroidism. Hypertension. Cardiovascular disease. GI or urinary obstruction. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Sominex Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Sominex Interactions
Interactions
Potentiates CNS depression with alcohol, other CNS depressants. Concomitant diphenhydramine products (including topicals): not recommended. Additive effects with other other anticholinergics.
Sominex Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Drowsiness, dizziness, anticholinergic effects, paradoxical excitement.
Sominex Clinical Trials
See Literature
Sominex Note
Not Applicable
Sominex Patient Counseling
See Literature
