Dormadina

Brand name: Dormadina

Generic name: Doxylamine Succinate

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What are Dormadina sleeping tablets ?
Dormadina 25´s is an antihistamine commonly used as a night time sleep aid. Dormadina 25´s is also used to relieve symptoms of hay fever (allergic rhinitis), hives (rash or itching), and other allergic reactions.

What should my health care professional know before I take Dormadina sleeping tablets?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

•asthma or chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD)
•glaucoma
•high blood pressure or heart disease
•liver disease
•other chronic illness
•prostate trouble
•pain or difficulty passing urine
•ulcers or other stomach problems
•an unusual or allergic reaction to doxylamine, other medicines foods, dyes, or preservatives
•pregnant or trying to get pregnant
•breast-feeding

How should Dormadina sleeping tablets be taken ?

Take Dormadina 25´s tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the label. Take Dormadina 25´s with food or milk if it upsets your stomach. Take your Dormadina 25´s doses at regular intervals. Do not take Dormadina 25´s more often than directed.

If you take Dormadina 25´s to help you sleep, take the dose no more than once per day about 30 minutes before bedtime. If you continue to have trouble sleeping after 2 weeks of using Dormadina 25´s, contact your health care provider.

Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of Dormadina 25´s in children. Special care may be needed.

What if I miss a dose of Dormadina sleeping tablets?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

What drug(s) may interact with Dormadina sleeping tablets?

•alcohol
•barbiturate medicines for inducing sleep or treating seizures (convulsions)
•medicines for anxiety or sleeping problems, such as diazepam or temazepam
•medicines for hay fever and other allergies
•medicines for mental depression
•medicines for mental problems and psychotic disturbances
•muscle relaxers
•prescription pain medicines

Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way Dormadina 25´s works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.

What side effects may I notice from taking Dormadina sleeping tablets?

Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:

•agitation, nervousness, excitability, not able to sleep (these are more likely in children)
•blurred vision
•dizziness or fainting spells
•irregular heartbeat, palpitations, or chest pain
•muscle or facial twitches
•pain or difficulty passing urine
•seizures (convulsions)

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

•drowsiness, dizziness
•dry mouth
•headache
•loss of appetite
•stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation

What should I watch for while taking Dormadina 2 sleeping tablets?

You should not take Dormadina 25´s to help you sleep for more than 2 weeks without first consulting your health care professional.

Tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are taking Dormadina 25´s for cold or allergy symptoms and there is no improvement in 1 or 2 days, or if you develop a high fever, have difficulty breathing, or your symptoms worsen.

You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how Dormadina 25´s affects you. To reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells, do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. Alcohol may increase dizziness and drowsiness. Avoid alcoholic drinks.

Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water will help.

Dormadina 25´s may cause dry eyes and blurred vision. If you wear contact lenses you may feel some discomfort. Lubricating drops may help. See your ophthalmologist if the problem does not go away or is severe.

Storage instructions for Dormadina 2 sleeping tablets?

Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.

Store Dormadina 25´s at room temperature, between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Do not freeze. Protect from light. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

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