Sleep disturbance

Active Ingredient: Diphenhydramine

Indication for Diphenhydramine

Population group: only adults (18 years old or older)
Therapeutic intent: Curative procedure

Diphenhydramine is indicated as a symptomatic aid to the relief of temporary sleep disturbance in adults.

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:

50 mg 20 min before going to bed for 7 days

For:

Dosage regimens

Oral, 50 milligrams diphenhydramine, once daily at the end of the day, over the duration of 7 days.

Detailed description

50 mg of diphenhydramine to be taken 20 minutes before going to bed, or as directed by a physician. Do not exceed the maximum dose of one tablet in 24 hours.

Do not exceed the stated dose or frequency of dosing. It should not be taken for more than 7 days without consulting a doctor.

Elderly

The product should only be given to the elderly if the benefits for the patient outweigh the potential risks.

Use in the elderly is not recommended because of the greater risk of adverse reactions (e.g. anticholinergic effects). Avoid use in elderly patients with confusion.

Active ingredient

Diphenhydramine

Diphenhydramine is an ethanolamine-derivative antihistamine. It is an antihistamine with anticholinergic and marked sedative effects. It acts by inhibiting the effects on H1-receptors. Diphenhydramine is effective in reducing sleep onset (i.e., time to fall asleep) and increasing the depth and quality of sleep.

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