Boots Sleepeaze 25 mg Tablets
(Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride)
Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.
This medicine is available without prescription to treat minor conditions. However, you still need to take it carefully to get the best results from it.
- Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again
- Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice
What this medicine is for
This medicine contains Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride which belongs to a group of medicines called sedating antihistamines, which help you to sleep.
It can be used to relieve short term sleeplessness.
Before you take this medicine
This medicine can be taken by adults and children aged 16 years and over. However, some people should not take this medicine or should seek the advice of their pharmacist or doctor first.
Do not take:
If you are allergic to any of the ingredients
If you have asthma
If you have narrow angle glaucoma (sudden high pressure in the eye)
If you have a stomach ulcer or obstruction of the gut or bladder
If you have porphyria (a rare blood disease)
If you have an intolerance to some sugars, unless your doctor tells you to (this medicine contains lactose)
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
If you are a man with prostate problems
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor:
- If you have liver problems
- If you have other forms of glaucoma (see above)
- If you have difficulty passing urine
- If you suffer from fits
- If you have a condition called myasthenia gravis
Other important information
Driving and using machines: This medicine causes drowsiness. You should not drive or operate machinery for at least 8 hours after taking the tablets.
Do not drink alcohol (wine, beer, spirits) whilst taking this medicine.
If you take this medicine continuously for a long time (e.g. more than 2 weeks), you may become dependent on it.
If you take other medicines
Before you take these tablets, make sure that you tell your pharmacist about ANY other medicines you might be using at the same time, particularly the following:
- Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (for depression), or other depressant medicines (e.g. hypnotics, sedatives, tranquillizers, tricyclic antidepressants) – do not take this medicine as well, unless your doctor tells you to.
If you are unsure about interactions with any other medicines, talk to your pharmacist. This includes medicines prescribed by your doctor and medicine you have bought for yourself, including herbal and homeopathic remedies.
How to take this medicine
Check the foil is not broken before use. If it is, do not take that tablet.
Adults and children of 16 years and over: Take two tablets 20 minutes before going to bed. Don’t take a third tablet in the same night.
Swallow the tablets with water.
Do not give to children under 16 years.
Do not take more than the amount recommended above.
If symptoms do not go away talk to your doctor.
If you take too many tablets: Talk to a doctor straight away. Take your medicine and this leaflet with you.
Possible side effects
Most people will not have problems, but some may get some. If you are elderly you may be more likely to get some of these side effects.
If you get any of these serious side effects, stop taking the tablets. See a doctor at once:
- Difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, neck, tongue or throat (severe allergic reactions)
These other effects are less serious. If they bother you talk to a pharmacist:
- Blurred vision, dizziness, drowsiness, grogginess (these usually wear off about 8 hours after taking the tablets)
- Dry mouth, feeling sick, difficulty in passing urine
- Headache, difficulty in co-ordinating movement
- Stomach problems, liver problems
- Low blood pressure, fast, slow or irregular heart beat
- Skin rash, sensitivity to light
- Sleep disturbances, tremor, fits, sweating, confusion, depression, nervousness
- Muscle pain and stiffness, pins and needles, hair loss
- Rarely unusual bruising or infections such as sore throats – this may be a sign of very rare changes in the blood
If any side effect becomes severe, or you notice any side effect not listed here, please tell your pharmacist or doctor.
How to store this medicine
Do not store above 25°C.
Store in the original package. Keep the foil in the outer carton.
Keep this medicine in a safe place out of the sight and reach of children, preferably in a locked cupboard.
Use by the date on the end flap of the carton.
What is in this medicine
Each tablet for oral administration contains Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 25 mg, which is the active ingredient.
As well as the active ingredient, the tablets also contain lactose, maize starch, magnesium stearate.
The pack contains 20 tablets.
Who makes this medicine
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Leaflet prepared June 2007
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Useful guidelines for a better night’s sleep
In addition to Boots Sleepeaze 25 mg Tablets, the following guidelines may enhance your sleep pattern and help you enjoy the benefits of a good night’s sleep.
- 1. Relax, switch off and unwind from the day. Try to forget the trials and tribulations of the day.
- 2. Before retiring to bed listen to music, read a book or exercise gently to clear your mind from the day’s stresses. Strenuous exercise should be undertaken earlier on in the day, as this stimulates a rush of adrenaline which may keep you awake.
- 3. Try to avoid dozing in front of the TV, save your sleep for bedtime. If your dozing is boredom, why not take up an alternative relaxing activity.
- 4. Do not drink tea or other caffeinated drinks before bedtime, as these will encourage you to visit the lavatory. A hot milky drink or barley water are more suitable.
- 5. Avoid stimulants such as alcohol and nicotine. It is also advisable to eat before 8 pm, if possible, and avoid fatty foods.
- 6. Ensure your bed and bedroom are comfortable, not too hot or cold and your room is quiet and dark. Remove all temptations, such as work material from your room.
- 7. Get into a routine. Experiment by going to bed at the same time and note what time you wake up each day for a week and so identify how many hours sleep you need and adjust these times accordingly.
- 8. Be patient. An adequate sleep pattern may take some time to establish.
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