Flamingo Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 25mg Tablets are a pharmacy medicine used to aid the relief of temporary sleep disturbance in adults and young people over 16 years of age.

Each tablet contains 25 mg diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine with sedative properties that causes drowsiness or sedation. It works by reducing the time needed to fall asleep and increasing the depth and quality of sleep.

The recommended dose is two tablets taken 20 minutes before going to bed. This medicine is for short term sleeping problems and should not be used continuously for longer than 2 weeks without consulting a doctor.

A pharmacist may provide advice about the appropriate use of this medicine where required.

Patient Information Leaflet

Main ingredients: Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 25 mg per tablet. Excipients: Lactose monohydrate, maize starch, magnesium stearate.

Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 25mg Tablets are used as an aid to the relief of temporary sleep disturbance.

Adults and young people over 16 years: Take two tablets 20 minutes before going to bed.

Do not exceed the stated dose or frequency of dosing.

Children under 16 years: Do not use this medicine.

This medicine is for short term sleeping problems. Do not continue to take it for longer than 2 weeks without consulting a doctor.

For oral use. Swallow the tablets whole with water.

If sleeping problems persist, speak to a doctor, as sleeplessness may be a symptom of an underlying medical condition.

The leaflet does not provide specific instructions for a missed dose. Do not take more than the stated dose to compensate for a dose that has not been taken.

Do not take Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 25mg Tablets if you:

• Are allergic to diphenhydramine hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients.
• Have a peptic ulcer.
• Have a blockage between your stomach and small intestine.

Speak to a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if you have myasthenia gravis, seizures or epilepsy, asthma, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, narrow-angle glaucoma, an enlarged prostate, difficulty passing urine, or moderate to severe liver or kidney problems.

Older people should use this medicine with caution, particularly if they experience confusion.

Do not use in children under 16 years.

Do not use continuously for longer than 2 weeks without consulting a doctor. Speak to a doctor if sleeplessness persists.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other medicines, particularly other antihistamines, sedatives, tranquillisers, medicines used to help you sleep, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), metoprolol, venlafaxine, medicines with antimuscarinic effects or tricyclic antidepressants.

Alcohol: Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine, as alcohol may increase its sedative effects.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

Driving and using machines: This medicine causes drowsiness and sedation and may also cause dizziness, blurred vision, reduced attention and slower reaction times. Do not drive or operate machinery while affected.

This medicine contains lactose. If you have been told that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking it.

Stop taking the tablets immediately and contact a doctor if you develop signs of an allergic reaction, including difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, swelling of the face, mouth or throat, rash or hives.

Overdose: Taking too much may cause effects including dilated pupils, fever, flushing, agitation, shaking, movement disorders, hallucinations or changes to the heart rhythm. A large overdose may cause serious effects including kidney problems, fits, delirium, loss of contact with reality, irregular heartbeat, coma or cardiovascular collapse. Contact a doctor or pharmacist if you take too many tablets and take the medicine pack with you.