Unisom Sleepgels

Generic Name: Diphenhydramine hydrochloride
Product Name: Unisom Sleepgels

Indication

Uses of Unisom sleepgels include:

• Temporary relief of insomnia/sleeplessness.
• Relief of Allergies.
• Relief of itch.
• Motion sickness.

Action

Counteracts the inflammatory effects of histamine.

Dose advice

• Store between 15 degrees and 30 degrees C.
• Adults and children > 12 years: 1 capsule at bedtime if needed.
• Can be taken with or without food.
• For motion sickness, a dose is usually taken 30 minutes before motion.
• As a sleep aid, Unisom should be taken 30 minutes before bedtime.
• Seek medical advice if insomnia persists for longer than 7 days.

Schedule

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Common side effects

As with any other medication, Unisom sleepgels can cause a number of side effects, most of which are likely to be minor and cease when the medication is stopped. The more common side effects include:

• Nausea
• Sleepiness/drowsiness
• Constipation or diarrhoea
• Dry mouth
• Cough
• Loss of co-ordination

Uncommon side effects

Less common side effects include:

• heart palpitations
• blurred vision
• headache
• anxiety
• low blood pressure
• urinary retention
• hallucinations

For further information talk to your doctor.