Luminastil, 50 mg, 10 tablets-Luminastil, 50 mg, 10 tabletek

• Description

Luminastil is a drug containing the active substance diphenhydramine hydrochloride. Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine with a hypnotic and sedative effect.

• Application

Luminastil is a drug containing the active substance diphenhydramine hydrochloride. Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine with a hypnotic and sedative effect.

• Composition

The active substance of the drug is diphenhydramine hydrochloride. Each tablet contains 50 mg of diphenhydramine hydrochloride.

Other ingredients are: lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, corn starch, colloidal anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate.

• Indications

Short-term use in sporadic insomnia in adults.

Occasional insomnia may occur especially in the case of difficulty falling asleep, frequent nighttime awakenings, early morning wake-ups related to stress or time zone changes.

Sleep disorders can negatively affect physiological processes and lead to a decrease in psychophysical efficiency. We talk about insomnia, among others, when: the time it takes to fall asleep exceeds half an hour, the total time waking up during the night lasts longer than half an hour, such a disturbance occurs for at least three nights in a given week and poor sleep quality causes fatigue or reduced psychophysical efficiency during the day.

Temporarily occurring sleep disorders may be caused by various factors, such as: stress, illnesses, anxiety, personal or work-related problems, fatigue related to time zone changes. Diphenhydramine contained in the drug Luminastil shortens the time it takes to fall asleep and increases the depth and quality of sleep. 2

Taking medication is not the primary method of treating sleep disorders and should be limited to short-term use only. Prolonged poor sleep quality may be a symptom of mental and physical disorders that require other methods of treatment, which should be assessed by a doctor. It is also necessary to consult a doctor if you experience symptoms other than insomnia.

Side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them. Stop taking Luminastil and contact your doctor immediately or go to the Emergency Department at your nearest hospital if you experience any of the following side effects:

angioedema (severe allergic reaction – sudden swelling of the lips, tongue, throat, face, limbs or joints without itching or pain). Swelling in the head and neck may cause difficulty in swallowing and breathing;
rash (itchy, red lumps on the skin);
hives (pale pink, itchy welts on the skin); shortness of breath.

The frequency of these symptoms is unknown.

• Other side effects

Common (affects 1 to 10 people in 100):

fatigue, sedation;
sleepiness;
impaired attention;
difficulty maintaining balance, dizziness;
dry mouth.
Unknown frequency (cannot be estimated from available data):

gastrointestinal disorders including nausea, vomiting;
disorientation, paradoxical agitation (e.g. increased energy, restlessness, nervousness);
convulsions, headaches;
paraesthesia (tingling, numbness or change in skin temperature);
dyskinesia (uncoordinated and involuntary movements of limbs or the whole body, flexing and tensing, involuntary movements of the lips, protruding and retracting the tongue);
blurred vision;
tachycardia (fast heartbeat), palpitations (irregular, rapid heartbeat);
thickening of bronchial secretions (phlegm);

muscle tremors;
difficulty passing urine, urinary retention. Elderly people (over 65 years of age) are more prone to confusion and paradoxical agitation.

Warnings and precautions

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Luminastil:

if you have myasthenia gravis (a disease that causes excessive muscle weakness);

if you have epilepsy or seizure disorders;

if you have closed-angle glaucoma (an eye disease associated with increased pressure in the eye);

if you have an enlarged prostate or difficulty passing urine (urinary retention);

if you have asthma, bronchitis or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD);

if you have moderate or severe liver or kidney problems;
if you are elderly (over 65 years old), as you are more likely to experience side effects.

You should stop taking this medicine if you experience any symptoms or signs of heart rhythm disturbances.

If this happens, you should contact your doctor immediately. If you experience persistent insomnia, you should contact your doctor, as insomnia may be a symptom of a serious underlying disease. There have been reports of abuse