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Unisom Sleepgels Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Diphenhydramine HCl 50mg; gelcaps.
Pharmacological Class
Hypnotic (anticholinergic).
See Also
How Supplied
Gelcaps—8, 16, 32, 64; Tabs—16, 32, 48, 80
Manufacturer
Unisom Sleepgels Indications
Indications
To reduce difficulty in falling asleep.
Unisom Sleepgels Dosage and Administration
Adult
50mg at bedtime.
Children
Not recommended.
Unisom Sleepgels Contraindications
Not Applicable
Unisom Sleepgels Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Unisom Sleepgels Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Asthma. Lower respiratory disorders. Glaucoma. Hyperthyroidism. Hypertension. Cardiovascular disease. GI or urinary obstruction. Discontinue and evaluate if symptoms persist for >2 weeks. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Unisom Sleepgels Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Unisom Sleepgels Interactions
Interactions
Potentiates CNS depression with alcohol, other CNS depressants. Concomitant other diphenhydramine- or doxylamine-containing products (including topicals): not recommended. Additive effects with other anticholinergics, antihistamines, sedatives, tranquilizers.
Unisom Sleepgels Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Drowsiness, dizziness, anticholinergic effects, paradoxical excitement.
Unisom Sleepgels Clinical Trials
See Literature
Unisom Sleepgels Note
Not Applicable
Unisom Sleepgels Patient Counseling
See Literature
