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Unisom Sleeptabs Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Doxylamine succinate 25mg; tabs.
Pharmacological Class
Hypnotic (anticholinergic).
See Also
How Supplied
Gelcaps—8, 16, 32, 64; Tabs—16, 32, 48, 80
Manufacturer
Unisom Sleeptabs Indications
Indications
To reduce difficulty in falling asleep.
Unisom Sleeptabs Dosage and Administration
Adult
25mg taken 30mins before bedtime.
Children
Not recommended.
Unisom Sleeptabs Contraindications
Not Applicable
Unisom Sleeptabs Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Unisom Sleeptabs 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 Sleeptabs Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Unisom Sleeptabs 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 Sleeptabs Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Drowsiness, dizziness, anticholinergic effects, paradoxical excitement.
Unisom Sleeptabs Clinical Trials
See Literature
Unisom Sleeptabs Note
Not Applicable
Unisom Sleeptabs Patient Counseling
See Literature
