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Numark Sleep Aid 50mg 20 Tablets
Not catching all the Z's you need? Then try this A-rated solution. These Numark tablets are a clinically proven sleep aid that can help relieve temporary sleeplessness and lull you into your regular sleep rhythm.
- Numark Sleep Aid 50mg 20 Tablets helps you to fall gently asleep
- Contains the active ingredient, diphenhydramine Hydrochloride, that blocks the production of histamine in your body
- Stops histamine from stimulating the arousal-promoting areas of your brain
- By blocking histamine, these tablets make you feel sleepy and help you drop off into restful sleep that will last all night long
- Ideal solution for temporary sleeplessness as they help you drift off into a natural and restful sleep
- Helps to make sure you’re well rested by the time you wake
Ingredients:
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50mg, Anhydrous lactose, microcrystalline cellulose, maize starch, stearic acid and silicon dioxide.
Usage and Instructions:
- Adults and children over 16 years:
- Swallow one tablet with water 20 minutes before you go to bed.
- Do not exceed the stated dose.
- Do not give to children under 16 years of age.
- Do not exceed the state dose or frequency of dosing.
- This medication should not be used continuously for more than 2 weeks without consulting a doctor.
Warnings:
- Numark Sleep Aid tablets are designed to induce sleepiness or drowsiness soon after taking so do not drive or operate machinery.
- Do not drink alcohol while taking Nytol One-A-Night Tablets.
- If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.
- Nytol One-A-Night Tablets should not be used in the elderly with confusion.
- If your sleeping difficulties persist, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
- Nytol One-A-Night Tablets may get less effective if you take them continuously.
Do not take Nytol One-A-Night Tablets if you:
- Are allergic to diphenhydramine or any of the other ingredients in the tablets.
- Have an obstruction in the stomach or gut (for example, because of an ulcer.
- Are under 16 years of age.
Side Effects:
- Like all medicines, Nytol One-A-Night can have side effects, although not everybody gets them.
- The most common side effects include tiredness, drowsiness, reduced attention, unsteadiness, dizziness or a dry mouth, allergic reactions (such as rash, shortness of breath and swelling), blurred vision, palpitations (feeling your heart beat), or irregular heartbeat, muscle twitching, convulsions, headache or pins and needles, also nausea (feeling sick), vomiting (being sick), thicker bronchial mucus, and difficulty passing urine.
Uses: Treatment of allergic conditions such as hayfever or rashes such as nettle rash or hives. Also for the treatment of short term adult insomnia and to treat or stop nausea or vomiting such as travel sickness.
Ingredients: Promethazine hydrochloride 25mg
Dosage: For allergies: Adults, the elderly and children over 10 years: one tablet taken at night. This may be increased to a maximum of one tablet twice a day if necessary. Children 5-10 years: one tablet at night. Children 2-5 years: Phenergan Elixir recommended. Children under 2 years: not recommended. As an anti-emetic: Adults, the elderly and children over 10 years: one tablet the night before the journey. Repeat after 6-8 hours as required. Children 5-10 years: Phenergan Elixir or 10mg tablets recommended. Children 2-5 years: Phenergan Elixir recommended. Children under 2 years: not recommended.
Package Leaflet: INFORMATION FOR THE USER. promethazine hydrochloride Is this leaflet hard to see or read? Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you. Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4. You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 7 days.
What does Phenergan tablets treat? Phenergan Tablets are used to treat the following conditions: To treat allergic conditions such as hay fever or rashes (like nettle rash or hives) To treat or stop you feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting) such as travel sickness. For short term use: to treat adults with difficulty sleeping (insomnia)
Is Phenergan a strong sleeping tablet? It's known as a drowsy (sedating) antihistamine, so it's more likely to make you feel sleepy than other antihistamines. Promethazine is used for: short-term sleep problems (insomnia) – including when a cough, cold or itching is keeping you awake at night.
Is Phenergan tablets a safe drug? Promethazine is a relatively safe medication that is very useful in treating several conditions, such as nausea/vomiting, allergic disorders, prevention of motion sickness, and pre/post-operative or obstetric sedation.
