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Sominex is the trademarked name for several over the counter sleep aids. Different formulations of Sominex are available, depending upon the market. Both the US and UK formulations contain a significant dose of a first generation antihistamine with hypnotic properties. In the United States, Sominex is marketed by Prestige Brands, [1] sometimes ...
Sleep medicine is a medical specialty or subspecialty devoted to the diagnosis and therapy of sleep disturbances and disorders. [1] From the middle of the 20th century, research has provided increasing knowledge of, and answered many questions about, sleep–wake functioning. [2] The rapidly evolving field [3] has become a recognized medical ...
A hot bath before bed may improve the quality of sleep. The daily sleep/wake cycle is linked to the daily body temperature cycle. For this reason, a hot bath which raises the core body temperature has been found to improve the duration and quality of sleep. A 30-minute soak in a bath of 40 degrees Celsius (104 °F) – which raises the core ...
NyQuil. Vicks NyQuil is a brand of over-the-counter medication manufactured by Procter & Gamble intended for the relief of various symptoms of the common cold. All medications within the NyQuil imprint contain sedating antihistamines, hypnotics, and/or alcohol, and are intended to be taken before sleep.
Eszopiclone. Eszopiclone, sold under the brand name Lunesta among others, is a medication used in the treatment of insomnia. [ 3][ 4] Evidence supports slight to moderate benefit up to six months. [ 5][ 4][ 6] It is taken by mouth. [ 3][ 5] Common side effects include headache, dry mouth, nausea, and dizziness. [ 5]
Hydroxyzine. Hydroxyzine, sold under the brand names Atarax and Vistaril among others, is an antihistamine medication. [ 8] It is used in the treatment of itchiness, insomnia, anxiety, and nausea, including that due to motion sickness. [ 8] It is used either by mouth or injection into a muscle. [ 8]
Zolpidem, sold under the brand name Ambien among others, is a medication primarily used for the short-term treatment of sleeping problems. [10] [12] Guidelines recommend that it be used only after cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia and after behavioral changes, such as sleep hygiene, have been tried.
A sample nutrition facts label, with instructions from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration [1] The nutrition facts label (also known as the nutrition information panel, and other slight variations) is a label required on most packaged food in many countries, showing what nutrients and other ingredients (to limit and get enough of) are in the food.