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Sleep Aid (Pharmacy Action) TM
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Active ingredients: doxylamine
Brand name
(ARTG)
: PHARMACY ACTION SLEEP AID Doxylamine succinate 25 mg tabletWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
temporary relief of sleeplessness
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, uncoated
- Oral
- White to off white colored, circular shaped, biconvex, uncoated tablets plain on both side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is
- 10 pack
- 20 pack
Over 65 ?
(AHT)
This medicine contains the active ingredients:
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient doxylamine
This medicine is generally considered safe during pregnancy if taken as directed. During pregnancy, you should discuss your medicine use with your doctor or pharmacist.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
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