Hipnos film-coated tablets 15 mg blister 10 pcs

Active ingredient: doxylamine (one film-coated tablet contains 15 mg of doxylamine succinate).

Excipients: lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, Opadry F85 White.

• hypersensitivity to the components of the drug or other antihistamine drugs;
• angle-closure glaucoma in the patient’s history or in the family history;
• difficulty urinating (urethra and prostate disease).

For oral use. Take 15-30 minutes before bedtime.

The recommended dose is 7.5-15 mg per day (½-1 tablet per day). If necessary, the dose can be increased to 30 mg per day (two tablets per day).

Elderly patients and patients with renal or hepatic insufficiency are recommended to reduce the dose.

The duration of the treatment course is 2-5 days.

If insomnia persists for longer than 5 days, you should consult a doctor regarding the appropriateness of further use of the drug.

Pregnant women

The drug is contraindicated during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Children

The drug should not be used in children under 18 years of age.

Drivers

Hipnos affects the reaction speed (risk of daytime drowsiness), so you should refrain from driving or using other mechanisms.

Symptoms

The first signs of acute poisoning are drowsiness and manifestations of anticholinergic effects: agitation, dilated pupils, paralysis of accommodation, dry mouth, flushing of the face and neck, hyperthermia, sinus tachycardia. Delirium, hallucinations and athetotic movements are more common in children, sometimes they are precursors of seizures – rare complications of severe poisoning. Even if seizures do not occur, acute doxylamine poisoning sometimes causes rhabdomyolysis, which can be complicated by acute renal failure. This muscle disorder is common, requiring systematic screening by measuring the activity of creatine phosphokinase.

Treatment

Administration of activated charcoal (50 g for adults and 1 g/kg for children), if necessary, symptomatic treatment. Anticonvulsants and artificial ventilation are prescribed according to indications.

In the morning after taking the drug in the evening, slowed reactions and dizziness may occur, so to prevent falling, sudden movements should be avoided. Rarely, anticholinergic effects develop: constipation, dry mouth, accommodation disorders, palpitations, urinary retention.

Daytime drowsiness: if this effect develops, the dose should be reduced.

Allergic reactions are possible, including skin rashes and itching.

Store in the original packaging at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C, out of the reach of children.

Shelf life – 2 years.