Sominex Tablets contain Promethazine Hydrochloride an antihistamine which has a sedative effect.

Sominex is used as a night time sleep aid, to correct temporary disturbances of sleep pattern where there is difficulty in going to sleep or staying asleep, caused for example by alteration of normal routine.

Sominex is available in two pack sizes:

Sominex (8 Tablets) [P]

Sominex contains an antihistamine and is used by adults and children over 16 years as a night time sleep aid to correct temporary sleep pattern disturbances

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Sominex (16 Tablets) [P]

Sominex contains an antihistamine and is used by adults and children over 16 years as a night time sleep aid to correct temporary sleep pattern disturbances

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Sominex Tablets Directions:

• Take this medicine by mouth
• Always follow the instructions in your own product

Children over 16 and adults, including the elderly:

• Take one tablet at bedtime
• It may be taken up to one hour after going to bed when you can't go to sleep
• Do not use Sominex tablets for more than 7 days without medical advice.

If natural sleep does not return within 7 days or you have repeated bouts of sleeplessness talk to your doctor.

Do not give to children under 16: unless your doctor tells you to.

If you accidentally take too many Sominex tablets: see your doctor straight away. Take the pack with you to show which tablets you have swallowed.

Each Sominex Tablet contains active ingredient: Promethazine Hydrochloride 20mg

Other ingredients are: Lactose, maize starch, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate.

Do not take Sominex if you have:

• An allergy to any of the ingredients
• An allergy to Promethazine (used to treat mental illness, severe nausea/vomiting or vertigo, e.g. chlorpromazine, pericyazine).
• Concussion, light headedness, drowsiness, dizziness or a recent head injury.
• Taken MAOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors)  for depression within the last two week
• This medicine is for short term sleeping problems. It should not be used for more than 7 days without talking to your doctor.
• Do not drink alcohol when taking Sominex.

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have:

• Asthma
• Breathing problems or bronchitis
• Epilepsy
• Difficulty passing urine
• Glaucoma (raised Pressure inside the eyeball)
• Prostate trouble
• Kidney or liver problems
• Heart problems
• A blocked intestine

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking:

• Other medicines which make you drowsy (e.g. sedatives or relaxants)
• MAOIs ( monoamine oxidase inhibitors) for depression
• Medicines which may give you a dry mouth or blurred vision (e.g. atropine or antidepressants).
• Pregnancy tests based on urine samples, as they may give false positive or negative results if used when taking this medicine.

Pregnant or breast feeding: Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using Sominex if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Sominex should not be used in pregnancy unless the doctor has told you to do so.

Driving and using machines: These tablets will cause drowsiness and you should not drive or operate machinery until the effects have worn off.

Sominex contains lactose: If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.

Possible side Effects: Like all medicines, Sominex can have side effects, although these don't affect everyone.

Important side effects: If you think you have any of the following side effects or symptoms, stop using this medicine immediately and see a doctor as soon as possible.

• Allergic reactions which cause difficulty in breathing, swelling of the mouth or skin, vomiting or stomach pain.
• Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
• Palpitations or abnormal heart rhythm
• Low blood pressure (dizziness and light headedness)
• Blurred or reduced vision or pain in the eye
• Anaemia or listlessness and lack of energy

Other possible side effects:

• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Headaches
• Clumsiness
• Shaking and trembling
• Stomach upsets
• Dry mouth
• Difficulty in passing urine
• Restlessness
• Disorientation
• Sensitivity to sunlight

If you notice these or any other side effect not included above, stop use and tell your doctor or pharmacist. They will tell you what to do.

Elderly people: may be more susceptible to the side effects and confusion when taking Sominex.