DOLESTAN Forte tablets, 20 pcs

Instructions for use for DOLESTAN Forte tablets, 20 pcs

Detailed instructions for DOLESTAN Forte tablets, 20 pcs

Field of use

• The preparation is a sleeping pills from the group of antihistamines
• It is used for short -term treatment of sleep disorders

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

50 Mg diphenhydramine hydrochloride
43.75 mg diphenhydramine.
Cellulose granules auxiliary material (+).
Cellulose powder Hedge substance (+)
Cellulose, microcrystalline auxiliary material (+)
Potato thickness auxiliary substance (+).
Magnesium stair auxiliary material (+)
Silicium dioxide, high disperser auxiliary substance (+).
Talcum auxiliary material (+).

Contradictions

• the medicine must not be taken
  • if They are hypersensitive to diphenhydramine hydrochloride, against other antihistamines or one of the other components of the drug, are,
  • with acute asthma,
  • with green star (Engwinkel glaucoma),
  • for certain tumors of the adrenal cord (Phäochromocytom),
  • if the prostate gland is enlarged with residual urine formation,
  • in epilepsy,
  • with potassium or magnesium deficiency,
  • in the event of slow heartbeat (bradycardia),
  • for certain heart diseases (congenital QT syndrome or other clinically significant heart damage, in particular circulatory disorders of the coronary arteries, arousal disorders, arrhythmias),
  • when the use of medicines, which also extend the so-called QT interval in the EKG or lead to hypocalaemia,
  • when taking alcohol or so-called "Mao inhibitors" (means of treating depression),
  • during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
• The medicine is not suitable for the treatment of children and adolescents up to 14 years. A low -dose drug shape is available for young people.

dosage

• Always take the medicine exactly according to this instruction. Please ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not quite sure.
• Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, the usual dose for adults is 1 tablet (corresponding to 50 mg diphenhydramine hydrochloride).
• This dose should not be exceeded.
• Patients with limited liver or kidney function should receive lower doses.
• Even in older or weakened patients who are particularly sensitive, it is recommended to adapt the dose if necessary.
• The medicine is not suitable for the treatment of children and adolescents up to 14 years. A low -dose drug shape is available for young people.

 

• Duration of the application
  • The duration of the treatment should be as short as possible. It should generally only be a few days and do not exceed 2 weeks.
  • For continuing sleep disorders, please see a doctor!
  • Please speak to your doctor or pharmacist if you have the impression that the effect of the drug is too strong or too weak.

 

• If you have taken a larger amount than you should
  • Overdoses with diphenhydramine can be dangerous - especially for children and toddlers. For this reason, if the overdose or poisoning is suspected, a doctor must be informed immediately (e.g. poisoning emergency call)!
  • Overdoses with diphenhydramine are primarily depending on the amount absorbed-due to disorders of the central nervous system (confusion, states of arousal, excessive seizures, excess of consciousness up to coma, breathing disorders to respiratory arrest) and the cardiovascular system.
  • In addition, increased muscle reflexes, fever, dry mucous membranes, visual disturbances, constipation and disorders of urine excretion can occur.
  • Rhabdomyolyses (severe muscle damage) have also been observed.

 

• If you have forgotten the intake
  • Do not take the double dose if you have forgotten the prior intake.

 

• If you have any further questions about the application of the drug, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Taking

• The tablets are taken in the evening 30 minutes before going to bed with some liquid (water).
• A sufficient sleeping time (7 - 8 hours) should then be guaranteed.

Patient information

• Particular caution when taking it is required,
  • if you suffer from one of the following diseases:
    • limited liver function,
    • chronic lung diseases or asthma,
    • certain stomach dysfunction (pylorus stenosis or achalasia of cardia).
  • After repeated sleeping pills over a longer period of time can result in a loss of effectiveness (tolerance).
  • As with other sleeping pills, taking this preparation can lead to the development of physical and mental dependence. The risk of dependency increases with the dose and the duration of the treatment. This risk is also increased in patients with alcohol, drug or drug addiction in the history.
  • When ending treatment with this medicine, sleep disorders can temporarily reappear. It is therefore recommended to end the treatment by gradual reduction in the dose.

 

• Wateriness and operating machines
  • After taking this drug, no vehicles may be run or dangerous machines may be operated. On the following day, too, residual fatigue and impaired reaction capacity can have a negative impact on the ability to drive or the ability to work with machines, especially after inadequate sleeping time.

Pregnancy

• Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking/using all drugs.
• This medicine must not be taken during pregnancy and lactation.

Hints

After repeated intake tolerance development possible. Risk of physical and psychological dependency increases with the dose and duration of treatment and is increased in patients with dependency anamnesis. Creepy sleeplessness is possible through sudden discontinuation. Duration of treatment as short as possible, generally only a few days and 2 weeks. Read the package supplement and ask your doctor or pharmacist for risks and side effects.

Manufacturer:  Holsten Pharma GmbH, Hahnstraße 31-35, 60528 Frankfurt am Main