Sediat 50mg (20 pieces)

Area of application

The tablets are a sleeping pill that belongs to the group of antihistamines.They are used for the short-term treatment of sleep disorders.Sedatives and sleeping pills should only be used for sleep disorders of clinically significant severity.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

Each tablet contains 50 mg of diphenhydramine hydrochloride as the active ingredient.The following excipients are also included: 43.75 mg diphenhydramine, microcrystalline cellulose, crospovidone, hypromellose, magnesium stearate (vegetable), and highly dispersed silicon dioxide.

Contraindications

The medicine must not be taken if you are allergic to diphenhydramine hydrochloride, other antihistamines or any of the other ingredients.It is also not applicable for acute asthma, glaucoma, certain tumors of the adrenal medulla, enlargement of the prostate gland with residual urine formation, epilepsy, potassium or magnesium deficiency, slow heartbeat, certain heart diseases, simultaneous use of drugs that prolong the QT-interval or lead to hypokalemia, simultaneous intake of alcohol or MAO-inhibitors, during pregnancy or breastfeeding and in children and adolescents under 18 years of age.

Dosage

Adults should take one tablet (50 mg diphenhydramine hydrochloride) in the evening 30 minutes before bedtime.The duration of treatment should be as short as possible and generally only a few days without exceeding 2 weeks.Patients with impaired liver or kidney function, elderly or debilitated patients should receive lower doses if necessary.Children and adolescents under the age of 18 must not take the tablets.

No prescription is required for this product.

In the event of an overdose, you should inform a doctor immediately, as overdoses can be dangerous, especially for children and young children.Symptoms may include disorders of the central nervous system and cardiovascular system.If you forget to take a dose, do not take a double dose.If you have any further questions, please contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Intake

The tablets are taken in the evening with a little liquid 30 minutes before going to bed.Adequate sleep duration of 7 to 8 hours should then be ensured.

Patient information

Particular caution is required when taking it if you suffer from impaired liver function, chronic lung diseases or certain stomach dysfunctions.Loss of effectiveness may occur after repeated use.Taking it can lead to physical and psychological dependence, especially at higher doses and longer durations of treatment.When stopping treatment, the dose should be reduced gradually.Children and adolescents must not take the tablets.

After ingestion, you must not drive vehicles or operate dangerous machines.Even the following day, residual tiredness and impaired ability to react can affect the ability to drive or work with machines, especially after insufficient sleep.

Pregnancy

The tablets must not be taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding.If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

Notes

For information about risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacy.

Other

Sedatives and sleeping pills should only be used for sleep disorders of significant severity.Loss of effectiveness may occur after repeated use.Taking it can lead to physical and psychological dependence, especially at higher doses and longer durations of treatment.When you stop taking it, sleep disorders may temporarily return, so it is recommended to reduce the dose gradually.After ingestion, you must not drive vehicles or operate dangerous machines.Medicinal immobilization and impaired reactions can also affect the ability to drive or work with machines the following day.The medicine can potentially lead to false negative test results in allergy tests and should therefore be discontinued at least 3 days in advance.