What is Nytol One-A-Night?
Nytol-One-A-Night contains the active ingredient diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine that causes sleepiness or drowsiness. This medicine can be used to treat short-term insomnia caused by various problems such as stress, jet lag or personal problems such as a bereavement.
Nytol One-A-Night has been shown to help sufferers to fall asleep faster, have a longer and deeper sleep, and to wake up feeling well rested in the morning. It reduces alertness and promotes the first drowsy stage of sleep.
Is Nytol One-A-Night right for me?
Age restrictions
Nytol One-A-Night is unsuitable for children under the age of 16. If you’re looking for a short-term insomnia treatment for a child under the age of 16, you must speak to your doctor or pharmacist for advice on alternative treatment options.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, you must ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any new medicine.
Driving and machinery
Do not drive or operate machinery while taking this medicine. Nytol One-A-Night is intended to produce sleepiness or drowsiness soon after the dose is taken.
Alcohol
Do not drink alcohol while using Nytol One-A-Night.
Do not take Nytol One-A-Night
Nytol One-A-Night may be unsuitable for certain people. Do not take these tablets if you are allergic to diphenhydramine hydrochloride or any of the other listed ingredients. Do not take these tablets if you have an obstruction in your stomach or gut (for example, because of an ulcer).
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if you have any of the following:
If you are taking any prescribed medicines; particularly tricyclic antidepressants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO Is prescribed for depression) within the last two weeks, atropine (used to dilate pupils of the eyes) or medicines which make you drowsy. Avoid the use of other antihistamines including those used on your skin and in cold and cough medicines, while taking this medicine
If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars
If you have asthma, bronchitis or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
If you have narrow-angle glaucoma (a form of raised pressure in the eye)
If you have an enlarged prostate or urinary retention
If you have moderate to severe liver or kidney disease
If you have myasthenia gravis, epilepsy or seizure disorders
Warnings
Side effects
Like all medicines, Nytol One-A-Night may cause side effects in some people, but these won’t affect everybody. Common side effects include:
Tiredness and drowsiness
Reduced attention
Unsteadiness
Dizziness
Dry mouth
For more information on potential side effects, refer to the patient information leaflet. If you experience any side effects, including any not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.
Serious side effects
Seek emergency medical attention if you notice any signs of a severe allergic reaction, symptoms of which include swelling of the face and throat, skin rash, breathing difficulties and/or loss of consciousness.
Important information
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