Flamingo Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50mg 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 50 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 one 50 mg tablet taken 20 minutes before going to bed, providing a convenient single-tablet bedtime dose.

This medicine is intended 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 50 mg per tablet. Excipients: Lactose monohydrate, maize starch, magnesium stearate.

Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50mg Tablets are used as an aid to the relief of temporary sleep disturbance.

Adults and young people over 16 years: Take one tablet 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.

For oral use. Swallow the tablet whole with water.

Do not continue to take this medicine for longer than 2 weeks without consulting a doctor.

If sleeping problems persist, seek medical advice, as sleeplessness may be a symptom of an underlying medical condition.

The leaflet does not provide specific missed-dose instructions. Take the medicine only according to the stated bedtime dosing instructions.

Do not take Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50mg 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.

Use with caution if you are elderly, particularly if you experience confusion.

Do not use in children under 16 years of age.

Do not use continuously for longer than 2 weeks without consulting a doctor. Seek medical advice if sleeplessness persists.

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

Avoid other medicines containing antihistamines, including topical antihistamines and cough and cold medicines containing an antihistamine.

Alcohol: Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine. Alcohol may increase the sedative effects of diphenhydramine.

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. The SmPC states that diphenhydramine is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

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 muscle breakdown, fits, delirium, severe disturbance in thinking or perception, abnormal heart rhythms, coma or cardiovascular collapse. If you take too many tablets, contact a doctor or pharmacist and take the medicine pack with you.