Patient leaflet - Morrisons One-a-night Sleep Aid 50 mg tablets, Tesco Health Sleep Aid 50 mg tablets, Sleepeaze 50 mg tablets, Numark Sleep Aid 50 mg tablets, Superdrug One-a-night Sleep Aid 50 mg tablets, Galpharm One A Night Sleep Aid 50 mg tablets, Nytol One-a-night
1. What Sleepeaze 50 mg Tablets are and what they are used for
Sleepeaze 50 mg Tablets are used to relieve temporary sleeping difficulties.
The active ingredient is diphenhydramine
hydrochloride, an antihistamine that
causes sleepiness or drowsiness. Temporary
difficulties in getting a good night’s sleep
can be caused by various problems such as
stress, jet lag or personal problems such as
bereavement. In sleep problems of this
type, this medicine has been shown to
help sufferers to fall asleep faster, have a
longer and deeper sleep, and to wake up
feeling rested in the morning.
Do not take this medicine for more than
2 weeks without consulting your doctor.
2. What you need to know before you take Sleepeaze 50 mg Tablets
Do not take this medicine:
if you have ever had an allergic
reaction to diphenhydramine
hydrochloride or any of the other
ingredients (listed in Section 6)
Package leaflet: Information for the user • if you have an obstruction in your
stomach or gut (for example, because of an ulcer).
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine:
- if you have asthma, bronchitis or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- if you have narrow-angle glaucoma (a form of raised pressure in the eye)
- if you have an enlarged prostate or urinary retention
- if you have moderate to severe liver or kidney disease
- if you have myasthenia gravis, epilepsy or seizure disorders
- If your sleeping difficulties persist, talk to your doctor or pharmacist
This medicine may get less effective if you use it continuously.
Other medicines and Sleepeaze 50 mg Tablets
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking these tablets if you are taking any prescribed medicines; particularly tricyclic antidepressants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs prescribed for depression) within the last two weeks, atropine (used to dilate pupils of the eyes) or medicines which make you drowsy. Avoid the use of other antihistamines including those used on your skin and in cold and cough medicines, while taking this medicine.
Sleepeaze 50 mg Tablets with food, drink and alcohol Do not drink alcohol while using this medicine.
Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility
Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant or breast-feeding.
Driving and using machines Do not drive or operate machinery.
This medicine is intended to produce sleepiness or drowsiness soon after the dose is taken.
Sleepeaze 50 mg Tablets contains lactose
If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, ask your doctor before taking this medicine.
H3L60QAJB2 Sleepeaze
50 mg Tablets
(Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride)
3. How to take Sleepeaze
50 mg Tablets
Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
The recommended dose for adults and children aged 16 years and over: Swallow 1 tablet with water 20 minutes before you go to bed.
Not to be used by children under 16 years. Not to be used by the elderly with confusion.
- Do not take more than the recommended dose.
- Do not take extra tablets if you wake up in the night.
- Do not take for more than 2 weeks without consulting a doctor.
If you take more Sleepeaze 50 mg Tablets than you should
Contact your doctor or casualty department.
If you forget to take Sleepeaze 50 mg Tablets
Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. Take the next dose at the usual time as described in this leaflet. If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
If any of the following occur STOP TAKING THIS MEDICINE IMMEDIATELY and contact your doctor, as these may be signs of an allergic reaction:
- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, swelling of the face, mouth or throat
- Rash, hive (itchy, raised red weals). If you notice any of the following effects tell your doctor straightaway:
- Faster heartbeat, irregular heartbeat
- Fits, difficulty making or controlling movements.
Tell your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you suffer from any of the following side effects:
Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
- Sedation, drowsiness, dizziness, unsteadiness, inattention
- Dry mouth
- Fatigue
Other side effects (frequency not known - cannot be estimated from the data available):
- Palpitations (feeling your heartbeat)
Headache, tingling or numbness (pins and needles)
- Confusion, excitation e.g. increased energy, restlessness, nervousness (the elderly are more likely to experience these effects)
- Difficulty urinating or inability to pass urine
- Thicker bronchial mucus
- Blurred vision
- Feeling or being sick, stomach problems
- Muscle twitching
- Reduced sense of touch
- An irresistible urge to move your legs and other limbs (restless leg syndrome).
Reporting of side effects:
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in Google Play or Apple App store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. How to store Sleepeaze
50 mg Tablets
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date (EXP) stated on the pack.
Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
Store in a dry place.
6. Contents of the pack
and other information What Sleepeaze 50 mg Tablets contain
The active substance: Each tablet contains Diphenhydramine
Hydrochloride 50 mg.
- The other ingredients are: Anhydrous lactose, microcrystalline cellulose, maize starch, stearic acid and silicon dioxide.
What Sleepeaze 50 mg Tablets look like and contents of the pack
Packs of Sleepeaze 50 mg Tablets contain 4, 8, 10, 16 or 20 tablets. Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing authorisation holder is Omega Pharma Ltd., 32 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London, SW1V 2SA, United Kingdom and all enquiries should be sent to this address.
Manufacturer
Wrafton Laboratories Ltd, Wrafton, Braunton, North Devon, EX33 2DL, U.K.
This leaflet was last revised in
January 2021.