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