SchlafTabs-ratiopharm 25mg

SchlafTabs-ratiopharm 25mg in detail

The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

How to use?
Take the medicine with liquid (e.g. 1 glass of water).

Duration of use?
You should not use the medicine for longer than 2 weeks without medical advice.

Overdosage?
An overdose can lead to impaired consciousness, confusion and cardiovascular disorders. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor immediately.

As a general rule: Pay particular attention to conscientious dosing, especially with infants, small children and older people. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautionary measures.

A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information in the package leaflet. Since the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.

The medicine must be stored away from heat.what are the reasons for not using it?

Always:
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
- Epilepsy
- Narrow-angle glaucoma
- Prostate enlargement with residual urine formation
- Pheochromocytoma (adrenaline-producing tumor)
- Poisoning (acute)
- Bronchial asthma

Under certain circumstances - talk to your doctor or pharmacist:
- Reflux esophagitis (reflux disease with inflammation of the esophagus)
- Chronic breathing difficulties
- High blood pressure
- Heart failure
- Tendency to seizures, i.e. family members or own history of epileptic seizures
- Brain damage
- Impaired liver function

Which age group should be considered?
- Children and adolescents under 18 years of age: The medicine should not generally be used in this age group.

What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: Consult your doctor. Various considerations play a role in whether and how the medicine can be used during pregnancy.
- Breastfeeding: According to current knowledge, use is not recommended. Breastfeeding may need to be considered.

If you have been prescribed the medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may be greater than the risk associated with use in the case of a contraindication.what adverse effects can occur?

- Nausea
- vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Abdominal pain
- Appetite disorders
- Dry mouth
- headaches
- Dizziness
- Insomnia
- Nightmares
- restlessness
- agitation
- Concentration disorders
- Depression
- Delirium (confusion)
- hallucinations
- Muscle weakness
- Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
- Disturbance of the near and far adjustment of the eye (accommodation), resulting in blurred vision
- Increase in intraocular pressure
- Feeling of a "blocked nose"
- High blood pressure
- Low blood pressure
- Pulse acceleration
- Cardiac arrhythmia
- Narrowing of the airways
- Urination disorders
- trembling

If you notice any discomfort or change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

The information provided here is based primarily on side effects that occur in at least one in 1,000 patients treated.
- The ability to react may be impaired even when used as directed, especially at higher doses or in combination with alcohol. Pay particular attention if you are driving or operating machinery (including household machinery) that could injure you.
- Sudden discontinuation may cause problems or discomfort. Treatment should therefore be stopped slowly, i.e. by gradually tapering off the dose. It is best to consult your doctor or pharmacist about this.
- Take care if you are intolerant to lactose. If you have to follow a diabetes diet, you should take the sugar content into account.
- There may be medicines with which interactions occur. You should therefore always tell your doctor or pharmacist about any other medicine you are already taking before starting treatment with a new medicine. This also applies to medicines that you buy yourself, use only occasionally or have been using for some time.
How does the ingredient of the medicine work?

The active ingredient blocks receptors for a specific messenger substance called histamine. This blockade suppresses vasodilation and increased blood flow in the smallest blood vessels (capillaries) triggered by histamine. It also has a calming effect via the same mechanism.

Application

- For sleep disorders, both falling asleep and sleeping through the nightConsult your doctor if your sleep disorders persist for more than a few days. The medicine is not suitable for long-term treatment.

Dosage

1 tablet1 tablet per dayAdults1/2-1 hour before bedtime, regardless of the mealMaximum dose: A dose of 2 tablets per day should not be exceededAfter taking the medicine, sufficient sleep time should be ensured.