Monograph Details

Central Nervous System > Insomnia
SOMINEX
Manufacturer
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals
Legal Classification
OTC
Pharmacological Class
Hypnotic (anticholinergic).
Generic Name
Diphenhydramine HCl 25mg; tabs.
Also
SOMINEX MAX STR
Indications
Short-term (≤ 2 weeks) treatment of insomnia.
Children
Not recommended.
Adults
50mg at bedtime.
Precautions
Asthma. Lower respiratory disorders. Glaucoma. Hyperthyroidism. Hypertension. Cardiovascular disease. GI or urinary obstruction. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Interactions
Potentiates CNS depression with alcohol, other CNS depressants. Concomitant diphenhydramine products (including topicals): not recommended. Additive effects with other other anticholinergics.
Adverse Reactions
Drowsiness, dizziness, anticholinergic effects, paradoxical excitement.
How Supplied
Original (tabs)—16, 32, 72
Max Strength (caplets)—16
Additional Resources
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