Dormidina sleeping tablets

Dormidina is a sleep tablet that is available over the counter in some countries in Europe. Its main use is as an aid in the treatment of short term insomnia. However it can also be used as an antihistamine in the treatment of hay fever and other allergies.

The dosage per tablet (25mg) is much higher than that of Zopiclone, Limovan or Amoban (7.5mg).

It is taken orally and care must be taken to follow the instructions on the label. If you have missed your medication do not double up on these tablets to catch up on your treatment as the high dosage of these tablets can cause health problems if abused. If you have taken Dormidina for any longer than 2 weeks in the treatment of insomnia you must consult your local GP or physician.

Side effects that may occur with Dormidina are:

• agitation, nervousness, excitability, not able to sleep (these are more likely in children)
• blurred vision
• dizziness or fainting spells
• irregular heartbeat, palpitations, or chest pain
• muscle or facial twitches
• pain or difficulty passing urine
• seizures (convulsions)

If you experience any of these side effects it is advisable to cease the use of these tablets and consult your GP or physician for advice on treatment.

Less severe issues like feeling dizzy, blurred vision, balance problems, co-ordination can cause problems during use of shortly after waking up from sleep where Dormidina was used as an aid. It is important with Dormidina that you do not drive, operate heavy machinery, or attempt to care for others in a professional manner until you have used Dormidina and understand the effect it has on you both during and after the use of this medication.