Reg Strength Dormex

The usual dose for adults and children 12 years of age and older to help with sleep is 25 mg to 50 mg taken by mouth at bedtime. Some people may only need to take 25 mg at bedtime if they are drowsy in the morning (e.g., they find it interferes with their daily activities) after taking the 50 mg dose.

Many things can affect the dose of a medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.

It is important to take Reg Strength Dormex exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Store Reg Strength Dormex at room temperature and keep it out of the reach of children.

Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.

Reg Strength Dormex is available as a 25 mg and 50 mg capsule and a 50 mg caplet.

Do not take Reg Strength Dormex if you:

• are allergic to diphenhydramine or any ingredients of the medication
• have an enlarged prostate
• have an obstructed bladder
• have Asthma or chronic lung disease
• have certain stomach conditions (e.g., stenosing peptic ulcer or pyloroduodenal obstruction)
• have narrow-angle Glaucoma
• have taken an antidepressant medication known as a MAO inhibitor (e.g., Phenelzine, Tranylcypromine, Linezolid) within the past 2 weeks

There may be an interaction between diphenhydramine and any of the following:

• aclidinium
• alcohol
• Alfuzosin
• Amiodarone
• amphetamines (e.g., Dextroamphetamine, lisdexamphetamine)
• antipsychotics (e.g., Chlorpromazine, Clozapine, Haloperidol, Olanzapine, Quetiapine, Risperidone)
• Atomoxetine
• atropine
• azelastine
• barbiturates (e.g., butalbital, pentobarbital, Phenobarbital)
• belladonna
• benzodiazepines (e.g., Alprazolam, Diazepam, Lorazepam)
• Benztropine
• botulinum toxins
• brimonidine
• Buprenorphine
• Buspirone
• Captopril
• Carvedilol
• chloral hydrate
• chloroquine
• Cyclobenzaprine
• Degarelix
• Dextromethorphan
• Disopyramide
• dofetilide
• Domperidone
• Donepezil
• Doxorubicin
• dronabinol
• Dronedarone
• efavirenz
• Flavoxate
• Flecainide
• Galantamine
• general anesthetics (medications used to put people to sleep before surgery)
• glycopyrrolate
• hyaluronidase
• ipratropium
• ketotifen
• lopinavir
• macrolide antibiotics (e.g., clarithromycin, erythromycin)
• magnesium sulfate
• Methadone
• methamphetamine
• Metoprolol
• Mexiletine
• mifepristone
• Minocycline
• Mirabegron
• Mirtazapine
• muscle relaxants (e.g., Baclofen, cyclobenzaprine, methocarbamol, orphenadrine)
• Nabilone
• narcotic pain relievers (e.g., Codeine, Fentanyl, Morphine, Oxycodone)
• nefazodone
• Olopatadine
• other antihistamines (e.g,. cetirizine, doxylamine, diphenhydramine, Hydroxyzine, Loratadine)
• Oxybutynin
• Perampanel
• Pimozide
• potassium chloride
• Pramipexole
• procainamide
• quinidine
• quinine
• quinolone antibiotics (e.g., ciprofloxacin, Ofloxacin, sparfloxacin)
• rilpivirine
• Rivastigmine
• Ropinirole
• Rotigotine
• Rufinamide
• scopolamine
• secretin
• seizure medications (e.g., Clobazam, Ethosuximide, felbamate, Levetiracetam, phenobarbital, Phenytoin, primidone, Topiramate, Valproic acid, zonisamide)
• selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs; e.g., Citalopram, Duloxetine, Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, Sertraline)
• serotonin agonists (e.g., Dolasetron, Granisetron, Ondansetron)
• Sotalol
• Tamoxifen
• Tapentadol
• thalidomide
• Timolol
• tiotropium
• Tolterodine
• topiramate
• Tramadol
• tranylcypromine
• Trazodone
• tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., Amitriptyline, Desipramine, Imipramine, Nortriptyline)
• tyrosine kinase inhbitors (e.g., Lapatinib, Pazopanib, Sunitinib)
• umeclidinium
• Venlafaxine
• Voriconazole
• Zolpidem
• Zopiclone

If you are taking any of these medications, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. Depending on your specific circumstances, your doctor may want you to:

• stop taking one of the medications,
• change one of the medications to another,
• change how you are taking one or both of the medications, or
• leave everything as is.

An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. Speak to your doctor about how any drug interactions are being managed or should be managed.

Medications other than those listed above may interact with Reg Strength Dormex. Tell your doctor or prescriber about all prescription, over-the-counter (non-prescription), and herbal medications that you are taking. Also tell them about any supplements you take. Since caffeine, alcohol, the Nicotine from cigarettes, or street drugs can affect the action of many medications, you should let your prescriber know if you use them.

Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use Reg Strength Dormex.

Bladder or urinary problems: Diphenhydramine can worsen symptoms of bladder problems. If you have a history of bladder problems, discuss with your doctor how Reg Strength Dormex may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Reg Strength Dormex, and whether any special monitoring is needed.

Drowsiness/reduced alertness: Avoid driving or operating machinery until you have determined that you do not become drowsy during the day or experience impaired mental or physical abilities while taking Reg Strength Dormex. Alcohol, sedatives, and pain medications can increase the side effects (e.g., drowsiness, inability to concentrate) of Reg Strength Dormex. Do not undertake any activities that require alertness until you know how Reg Strength Dormex affects you.

High blood pressure: If you have high blood pressure, discuss with your doctor how Reg Strength Dormex may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Reg Strength Dormex, and whether any special monitoring is needed.

Lung problems: Reg Strength Dormex can make breathing problems worse. If you have lung problems such as asthma or COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) (COPD), discuss with your doctor how Reg Strength Dormex may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Reg Strength Dormex, and whether any special monitoring is needed.

Medical conditions: For some people, insomnia is caused by other medical conditions. If you have trouble sleeping for longer than 2 weeks, contact your doctor before taking Reg Strength Dormex.

Thyroid disease: People with thyroid disease should discuss with their doctor how Reg Strength Dormex may affect their medical condition, how their medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Reg Strength Dormex, and whether any special monitoring is needed.

Pregnancy: Reg Strength Dormex should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while taking this medication, contact your doctor immediately.

Breast-feeding: Reg Strength Dormex may pass into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are taking diphenhydramine, it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.

Children: Diphenhydramine is not recommended for use as a Sleep Aid for children less than 12 years of age.

Seniors: Seniors may experience more side effects with Reg Strength Dormex. Talk to your doctor before taking Reg Strength Dormex.