Source: Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority (NZ) Revision Year: 2018 Publisher: Pharmaco (NZ) Ltd, 4 Fisher Crescent, Mt Wellington, Auckland 1060, Telephone: 09 377 3336
A night time sleep aid for the short-term management of insomnia.
Adults and children over 12 years of age. The dose is one softgel (50 mg) at bedtime if needed.
Should sleeplessness persist for more than 7 to 10 nights further medical advice should be sought.
Do not give to children under 12 years of age. Do not exceed the recommended dosage.
Antihistamine overdosage reactions may vary from central nervous system depression to stimulation. Stimulation is particularly likely in children. Atropine-like signs and symptoms such as dry mouth, fixed and dilated pupils, flushing and gastrointestinal symptoms may also occur.
Administration of activated charcoal should be considered. Empty stomach by aspiration and lavage. Emetics may be tried if the patient is alert.
For advice on the management of overdose please contact the National Poisons Centre on 0800 POISON (0800 764766).
Unisom SleepGels have a three year shelf-life.
Store below 25°C.
Blister pack of 10 capsules.
No special requirements for disposal.
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