Sominex Max Str

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  • Sleep-wake disorders

Sominex Max Str Generic Name & Formulations

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

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