Brand name: Sleep Aid (Pharmacy Action)
Sleep Aid (Pharmacy Action) is a medicine containing the active ingredient(s) doxylamine. On this page you will find out more about Sleep Aid (Pharmacy Action), including side effects, age restrictions, food interactions and whether the medicine is subsidised by the government on the pharmaceutical benefits scheme (PBS)
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Active ingredient in this medicine: doxylamine
Over 65 years of age?
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.
Information for medicine and pack size:
Sleep Aid (Pharmacy Action) 25 mg uncoated tablet, 12
Consumer Medicine Information leaflet:
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What this medicine is for
Temporary relief of sleeplessness.
Table of characteristics
| Active ingredient | |
|---|---|
| Visual appearance |
White tablet with a break-bar on one side.
Images are the copyright of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia |
| Dosage Form | Tablet, uncoated |
| Route of administration | Oral |
| Medicine schedule |
10 Tablets: Pharmacist Only Medicine (Over the counter)
12 Tablets: Pharmacist Only Medicine (Over the counter)
20 Tablets: Pharmacist Only Medicine (Over the counter)
|
There is one type of pack available.
Pack type 1
| Type | Blister Pack |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature | Store below 30 degrees Celsius |
| Storage conditions | No information available |
| Life time | 2 Years |
We were unable to verify that this medicine is available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme). Please consult your pharmacist if you need further information
The PBS provides a list of government subsidised medicines available to be dispensed to patients. Further information can be found on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme website.
Is this medication banned in sport?
Check if you can use your medicine whilst playing sport. Search the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) database that provides information about the prohibited status of specific medications and/or the active ingredient based on the current World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List.
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