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Sleep Aid (Chemists' Own) TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: doxylamine

Pack: Sleep Aid (Chemists' Own) 25 mg tablet, 20, blister pack

Brand name

(ARTG)

: CHEMISTS' OWN SLEEP AID doxylamine succinate 25 mg tablet blister pack

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

For temporary relief of sleeplessness

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Tablet, uncoated
  • Oral
  • White to off white circular biconvex uncoated tablets, breakline on one side and plain on the other

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is Schedule 3 : Pharmacist Only Medicine.

  • 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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