Hypnos drops 20 ml

Hypnos is a hypnotic and sedative drug. It is indicated for use in intermittent insomnia in adults.

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Contraindication

Hypersensitivity to doxylamine succinate or to excipients or to other antihistamines.

Acute angle-closure glaucoma in the patient's history or in the family history.

Uretroprostatic disorders with risk of urinary retention.

Method of application

For oral use. Take 15–30 minutes before bedtime.

The recommended dose is 7.5–15 mg (7–13 drops) per day. If necessary, the dose can be increased to 30 mg (26 drops) per day. The drops should be taken with sufficient liquid, approximately ½ glass of water.

Elderly patients and patients with renal or hepatic insufficiency are recommended to reduce the dose.

The duration of the treatment course is 2–5 days.

Application features

Insomnia can have various causes that do not necessarily require medication, so it is recommended to consult a doctor before starting to use this medication.

Like all hypnotics or sedatives, doxylamine succinate may exacerbate sleep apnea syndrome (increased number and duration of breathing stops).

Pregnant women

Based on the available data, doxylamine can be used during pregnancy after consultation with a doctor. If this drug is used at the end of pregnancy, the atropine-like and sedative properties of this molecule should be taken into account when monitoring the newborn.

Children

The medicine should not be used in children under 18 years of age.

Drivers

Driving, operating other machinery, and other potentially hazardous activities should be avoided at least during the first phase of treatment.

Overdose

The first signs of acute poisoning are drowsiness and signs of anticholinergic effects: agitation, dilated pupils, paralysis of accommodation, dry mouth, flushing of the face and neck, hyperthermia, sinus tachycardia. Delirium, hallucinations and athetotic movements are more common in children, sometimes they are precursors of seizures - rare complications of massive poisoning or even coma. Even if seizures do not occur, acute doxylamine poisoning sometimes causes rhabdomyolysis, which can be complicated by acute renal failure. This muscle disorder is common, requiring systematic screening by measuring creatine phosphokinase activity.

Side effects

Anticholinergic effects: constipation, urinary retention, dry mouth, visual disturbances (accommodation disorders, blurred vision, hallucinations, visual defect), palpitations, confusion.

Daytime drowsiness: if this effect develops, the dose should be reduced.

Cases of abuse and drug dependence have been reported.

Storage conditions

Store in original packaging at a temperature not exceeding 25°C. Keep out of the reach of children.