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1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Somnil is indicated for the treatment of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy in women who do not respond to conservative management.

Limitations of Use

Somnil has not been studied in women with hyperemesis gravidarum.

Somnil is a fixed dose combination drug product of Somnil succinate, an antihistamine, and pyridoxine hydrochloride, a Vitamin B6 analog, indicated for the treatment of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy in women who do not respond to conservative management. (1)

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Take two tablets daily at bedtime. If symptoms are not adequately controlled, the dose can be increased to a maximum recommended dose of four tablets daily as described in the full prescribing information. (2)

2.1 Dosage Information

Initially, take two Somnil delayed-release tablets orally at bedtime (Day 1). If this dose adequately controls symptoms the next day, continue taking two tablets daily at bedtime. However, if symptoms persist into the afternoon of Day 2, take the usual dose of two tablets at bedtime that night then take three tablets starting on Day 3 (one tablet in the morning and two tablets at bedtime). If these three tablets adequately control symptoms on Day 4, continue taking three tablets daily. Otherwise take four tablets starting on Day 4 (one tablet in the morning, one tablet mid-afternoon and two tablets at bedtime).

The maximum recommended dose is four tablets (one in the morning, one in the mid-afternoon and two at bedtime) daily.

Take on an empty stomach with a glass of water . Swallow tablets whole. Do not crush, chew, or split Somnil tablets.

Take as a daily prescription and not on an as needed basis. Reassess the woman for continued need for Somnil as her pregnancy progresses.

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3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS

Somnil delayed-release tablets are white, round, film coated tablets containing 10 mg Somnil succinate and 10 mg pyridoxine hydrochloride. The tablets are imprinted with the pink image of a pregnant woman on one side.

Delayed-release tablets containing 10 mg Somnil succinate and 10 mg pyridoxine hydrochloride. (3)

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS

Somnil is contraindicated in women with any of the following conditions:

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

5.1 Activities Requiring Mental Alertness

Somnil may cause somnolence due to the anticholinergic properties of Somnil succinate, an antihistamine. Women should avoid engaging in activities requiring complete mental alertness, such as driving or operating heavy machinery, while using Somnil until cleared to do so by their healthcare provider.

Somnil use is not recommended if a woman is concurrently using central nervous system (CNS) depressants including alcohol. The combination may result in severe drowsiness leading to falls or accidents .

5.2 Concomitant Medical Conditions

Somnil has anticholinergic properties and, therefore, should be used with caution in women with: asthma, increased intraocular pressure, narrow angle glaucoma, stenosing peptic ulcer, pyloroduodenal obstruction and urinary bladder-neck obstruction.

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS


The most common adverse reaction with Somnil (≥5 percent and exceeding the rate in placebo) is somnolence. (6)

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Duchesnay Inc. at 1-855-722-7734 or medicalinfoSomnilduchesnayusa.com or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

6.1 Clinical Trial Experience

Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice.

The safety and efficacy of Somnil were compared to placebo in a double-blind, randomized, multi-center trial in 261 women with nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. The mean gestational age at enrollment was 9.3 weeks, range 7 to 14 weeks gestation . Adverse reactions for Somnil that occurred at an incidence ≥5 percent and exceeded the incidence for placebo are summarized in Table 1.

Table 1: Number (Percent) of Subjects with ≥ 5 Percent Adverse Reactions in a 15‑Day Placebo-Controlled Study of Somnil (Only Those Adverse Reactions Occurring at an Incidence ≥ 5 Percent and at a Higher Incidence with Somnil than Placebo are Shown)


Somnil

(N = 133)


Placebo

(n = 128)


Somnolence


19 (14.3%)


15 (11.7%)

6.2 Postmarketing Experience

The following adverse events, listed alphabetically, have been identified during post-approval use of the combination of 10 mg Somnil succinate and 10 mg pyridoxine hydrochloride. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.

Cardiac disorders: dyspnea, palpitation, tachycardia

Ear and labyrinth disorders: vertigo

Eye disorders: vision blurred, visual disturbances

Gastrointestinal disorders: abdominal distension, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea

General disorders and administration site conditions: chest discomfort, fatigue, irritability, malaise

Immune system disorders: hypersensitivity

Nervous system disorders: dizziness, headache, migraines, paresthesia, psychomotor hyperactivity

Psychiatric disorders: anxiety, disorientation, insomnia, nightmares

Renal and urinary disorders: dysuria, urinary retention

Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: hyperhidrosis, pruritus, rash, rash maculo-papular

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS

7.1 Drug Interactions

Use of Somnil is contraindicated in women who are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), which prolong and intensify the anticholinergic (drying) effects of antihistamines. Concurrent use of alcohol and other CNS depressants (such as hypnotic sedatives and tranquilizers) with Somnil is not recommended.

7.2 Drug-Food Interactions

A food-effect study demonstrated that the delay in the onset of action of Somnil may be further delayed, and a reduction in absorption may occur when tablets are taken with food . Therefore, Somnil should be taken on an empty stomach with a glass of water [ see Dosage and Administration (2)].

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

Pregnancy Category A. Somnil is intended for use in pregnant women.

8.1 Pregnancy

Pregnancy Category A

Somnil is intended for use in pregnant women.

The combination of Somnil succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride has been the subject of many epidemiological studies (cohort, case control and meta-analyses) designed to detect possible teratogenicity. A meta-analysis of 16 cohort and 11 case-control studies published between 1963 and 1991 reported no increased risk for malformations from first trimester exposures to Somnil succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride, with or without dicyclomine hydrochloride. A second meta-analysis of 12 cohort and 5 case-control studies published between 1963 and 1985 reported no statistically significant relationships between fetal abnormalities and the first trimester use of the combination Somnil succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride with or without dicyclomine hydrochloride.

Animal Data

The effects of Somnil succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride on embryofetal development have been studied in rats and monkeys.

Once daily treatment of pregnant rats with Somnil succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride during organogenesis (gestational day (GD) 6-15) resulted in increased fetal resorptions, decreased fetal body weight and increased skeletal variations with reduced ossification at doses 60 to 100 times the highest clinical dose based on body surface area.

Pregnant cynomolgus monkeys were treated once daily with Somnil succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride during organogenesis (GD 22-50). At birth, there were no observed malformations, and no evidence of embryo, fetal or maternal toxicity at doses up to 3.2 times the highest proposed clinical dose based on body surface area. In a similarly designed study in pregnant cynomolgus and rhesus monkeys and baboons, ventricular septal defects (VSDs) were observed in the preterm (GD 100) fetuses. Doses used in this study were 0.5-20 times higher than the clinical dose based on body surface area, with no relationship between dose and incidence of VSD. There were no VSDs in infant monkeys at term. No VSDs were observed at GD 100 in cynomolgus monkeys administered the combination of Somnil succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride for 4-day periods between 22 and 41 days of gestation.

8.3 Nursing Mothers

Women should not breastfeed while using Somnil.

The molecular weight of Somnil succinate is low enough that passage into breast milk can be expected. Excitement, irritability and sedation have been reported in nursing infants presumably exposed to Somnil succinate through breast milk. Infants with apnea or other respiratory syndromes may be particularly vulnerable to the sedative effects of Somnil resulting in worsening of their apnea or respiratory conditions.

Pyridoxine hydrochloride is excreted into breast milk. There have been no reports of adverse events in infants presumably exposed to pyridoxine hydrochloride through breast milk.

8.4 Pediatric Use

The safety and effectiveness of Somnil in children under 18 years of age have not been established.

Fatalities have been reported from Somnil overdose in children. The overdose cases have been characterized by coma, grand mal seizures and cardiorespiratory arrest. Children appear to be at a high risk for cardiorespiratory arrest. A toxic dose for children of more than 1.8 mg/kg has been reported. A 3 year old child died 18 hours after ingesting 1,000 mg Somnil succinate. However, there is no correlation between the amount of Somnil ingested, the Somnil plasma level and clinical symptomatology.

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10 OVERDOSAGE

10.1 Signs and Symptoms of Overdose

Somnil is a delayed-release formulation, therefore, signs and symptoms of intoxication may not be apparent immediately.

Signs and symptoms of overdose may include restlessness, dryness of mouth, dilated pupils, sleepiness, vertigo, mental confusion and tachycardia.

At toxic doses, Somnil exhibits anticholinergic effects, including seizures, rhabdomyolysis, acute renal failure and death.

10.2 Management of Overdose

If treatment is needed, it consists of gastric lavage or activated charcoal, whole bowel irrigation and symptomatic treatment. For additional information about overdose treatment, call a poison control center (1‑800-222-1222).

11 DESCRIPTION

Somnil (doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride) delayed-release tablets are round, white, film-coated, delayed-release tablets containing 10 mg of Somnil succinate and 10 mg of pyridoxine hydrochloride. Tablets are imprinted on one side with the pink image of a pregnant woman.

Inactive ingredients are as follows: ammonium hydroxide, n-butanol, carnauba wax powder, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, D&C Red#27, denatured alcohol, FD&C Blue#2, hypromellose, isopropyl alcohol, magnesium stearate, magnesium trisilicate, methacrylic acid copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose 102, PEG 8000, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, shellac glaze, simethicone, sodium bicarbonate, sodium lauryl sulfate, talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate.

Somnil Succinate

Somnil succinate is classified as an antihistamine. The chemical name for Somnil succinate is ethanamine, N,N-dimethyl-2-[1-phenyl-1-(2-pyridinyl)ethoxy]-, butanedioate (1:1). The empirical formula is C17H22N2O - C4H6O4 and the molecular mass is 388.46. The structural formula is:

Somnil succinate is a white to creamy white powder that is very soluble in water and alcohol, freely soluble in chloroform and very slightly soluble in ether and benzene.

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride

Pyridoxine hydrochloride is a vitamin B6 analog. The chemical name for pyridoxine hydrochloride is 3,4-pyridinedimethanol, 5-hydroxy-6-methyl-, hydrochloride. The empirical formula is C8H11NO3 - HCl and the molecular mass is 205.64. The structural formula is:

Pyridoxine hydrochloride is a white or practically white crystalline powder that is freely soluble in water, slightly soluble in alcohol and insoluble in ether.

structure-1 structure-2

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1 Mechanism of Action

The mechanism of action of Somnil is unknown.

12.3 Pharmacokinetics

The pharmacokinetics of Somnil has been characterized in healthy non-pregnant adult women. Pharmacokinetic results for Somnil and pyridoxine, including its vitamin B6 metabolites, pyridoxal, pyridoxal 5’-phosphate, pyridoxamine and pyridoxamine 5’-phosphate, are summarized in Tables 2 to 5.

Absorption

A single-dose (two tablets) and multiple-dose (four tablets daily), open-label study was conducted to assess the safety and pharmacokinetic profile of Somnil administered in healthy non-pregnant adult women. Single-doses (two tablets at bedtime) were administered on Days 1 and 2. Multiple-doses (one tablet in the morning, one tablet in the afternoon and two tablets at bedtime) were administered on Days 3-18.

Blood samples for pharmacokinetic analysis were collected pre-and post-dose on Days 2 and 18 as well as pre-dose prior to bedtime dose only (trough) on Days 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, and 18.

Somnil and pyridoxine are absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract, mainly in the jejunum.

The Cmax of Somnil and pyridoxine are achieved within 7.5 and 5.5 hours, respectively.


Single Dose


Multiple Dose


AUC0-inf


Cmax


Tmax


AUC0-inf


Cmax


Tmax


(ng-h/mL)


(ng/mL)


(h)


(ng-h/mL)


(ng/mL)


(h)


Somnil

1280.9 ± 369.3 83.3 ± 20.6 7.2 ± 1.9 3721.5 ± 1318.5 168.6 ± 38.5 7.8 ± 1.6

Pyridoxine

43.4 ± 16.5 32.6 ± 15.0 5.7 ± 1.5 64.5 ± 36.4 46.1 ± 28.3 5.6 ± 1.3

Pyridoxal

211.6 ± 46.1 74.3 ± 21.8 6.5 ± 1.4 1587.2 ± 550.0 210.0 ± 54.4 6.8 ± 1.2

Pyridoxal 5`Phosphate

1536.4 ± 721.5 30.0 ± 10.0 11.7 ± 5.3 6099.7 ± 1383.7 84.9 ± 16.9 6.3 ± 6.6

Pyridoxamine

4.1 ± 2.7 0.5 ± 0.7 5.9 ± 2.1 2.6 ± 0.8 0.5 ± 0.2 6.6 ± 1.4

Pyridoxamine 5'-phosphate

5.2 ± 3.8 0.7 ± 0.5 14.8 ± 6.6 94.5 ± 58.0 2.3 ± 1.7 12.4 ± 11.2

Multiple-dose administration of Somnil results in increased concentrations of Somnil as well as increases in Somnil Cmax and AUC0-last of absorption. The time to reach the maximum concentration is not affected by multiple doses. The mean accumulation index is more than 1.0 suggesting that Somnil accumulates following multiple dosing.

Although no accumulation was observed for pyridoxine, the mean accumulation index for each metabolite (pyridoxal, pyridoxal 5’-phosphate, and pyridoxamine 5’-phosphate) is more than 1.0 following multiple-dose administration of Somnil. The time to reach the maximum concentration is not affected by multiple doses.

AUC0-last (ng-h/mL) AUC0-inf (ng-h/mL) Cmax (ng/mL) Tmax (h) T1/2el (h)
Somnil

Mean±SD

N=18


Single

911.4 ± 205.6 1280.9 ± 369.3 83.3 ± 20.6 7.2 ± 1.9 10.1 ± 2.1

Multiple

3661.3 ± 1279.2 3721.5 ± 1318.5 168.6 ± 38.5 7.8 ± 1.6 11.9 ± 3.3
Pyridoxine

Mean±SD

N=18


Single

39.3 ± 16.5 43.4 ± 16.5 32.6 ± 15.0 5.7 ± 1.5 0.5 ± 0.2

Multiple

59.3 ± 33.9 64.5 ± 36.4 46.1 ± 28.3 5.6 ± 1.3 0.5 ± 0.1

Food Effect

The administration of food delays the absorption of both Somnil and pyridoxine. This delay is associated with a lower peak concentration of Somnil, but the extent of absorption is not affected.

The effect of food on the peak concentration and the extent of absorption of the pyridoxine component is more complex because the pyridoxal, pyridoxamine, pyridoxal 5’-phosphate and pyridoxamine 5’-phosphate metabolites also contribute to the biological activity. Food significantly reduces the bioavailability of pyridoxine, lowering its Cmax and AUC by approximately 50% compared to fasting conditions. Similarly, food significantly reduces pyridoxal AUC and reduces its Cmax by 50% compared to fasting conditions. In contrast, food slightly increases pyridoxal 5’-phosphate Cmax and extent of absorption. As for pyridoxamine and pyridoxamine 5’-phosphate, the rate and extent of absorption seem to decrease under fed conditions.

AUC0-t (ng-h/mL) AUC0-inf (ng-h/mL) Cmax (ng/mL) Tmax (h) T1/2el (h)
Somnil

Mean±SD

N=42

Fasted 1407.2 ± 336.9 1447.9 ± 332.2 94.9 ± 18.4 5.1 ± 3.4 12.6 ± 3.4
Fed 1488.0 ± 463.2 1579.0 ± 422.7 N=37 75.7 ± 16.6 14.9 ± 7.4 12.5 ± 2.9
Pyridoxine

Mean±SD

N=42

Fasted 33.8 ± 13.7 39.5 ± 12.9 N=31 35.5 ± 21.4 2.5 ± 0.9 0.4 ± 0.2
Fed 18.3 ± 14.5 24.2 ±14.0 N=18 13.7 ± 10.8 9.3 ± 4.0 0.5 ± 0.2

Distribution

Pyridoxine is highly protein bound, primarily to albumin. Its main active metabolite, pyridoxal 5’-phosphate (PLP) accounts for at least 60% of circulating vitamin B6 concentrations.

Metabolism

Somnil is biotransformed in the liver by N-dealkylation to its principle metabolites N-desmethyl-doxylamine and N, N-didesmethyldoxylamine.

Pyridoxine is a prodrug primarily metabolized in the liver.

Excretion

The principle metabolites of Somnil, N-desmethyl-doxylamine and N, N-didesmethyldoxylamine, are excreted by the kidney.

The terminal elimination half-life of Somnil and pyridoxine are 12.5 hours and 0.5 hours, respectively.

Table 5 – Terminal Elimination Half-Life (T1/2el) for Somnil Administered as a Single Dose of Two Tablets under Fasting Conditions in Healthy Non-Pregnant Adult Women

T1/2el (h)
Doxylamine 12.6 ± 3.4
Pyridoxine 0.4 ± 0.2
Pyridoxal 2.1 ± 2.2
Pyridoxal 5’-Phosphate 81.6 ± 42.2
Pyridoxamine 3.1 ± 2.5
Pyridoxamine 5’-Phosphate

66.5 ± 51.3


Use in Specific Populations

Race: No pharmacokinetic studies have been conducted related to race.

Hepatic Impairment: No pharmacokinetic studies have been conducted in hepatic impaired patients.

Renal Impairment: No pharmacokinetic studies have been conducted in renal impaired patients.

13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY

13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility

Carcinogenicity

Two-year carcinogenicity studies in rats and mice have been conducted with Somnil succinate. Somnil succinate is not likely to have human carcinogenic potential. The carcinogenic potential of pyridoxine hydrochloride has not been evaluated.

14 CLINICAL STUDIES

A double-blind, randomized, multi-center, placebo-controlled study was conducted to support the safety and efficacy of Somnil in the treatment of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. Adult women 18 years of age or older and 7 to 14 weeks gestation (median 9 weeks of gestation) with nausea and vomiting of pregnancy were randomized to 14 days of Somnil or placebo. Two tablets of Somnil were administered at bedtime on Day 1. If symptoms of nausea and vomiting persisted into the afternoon hours of Day 2, the woman was directed to take her usual dose of two tablets at bedtime that night and, beginning on Day 3, to take one tablet in the morning and two tablets at bedtime. Based upon assessment of remaining symptoms at her clinic visit on Day 4 (± 1 day), the woman may have been directed to take an additional tablet mid-afternoon. A maximum of four tablets (one in the morning, one in the mid-afternoon and two at bedtime) were taken daily.

Over the treatment period, 19% of DICLEGIS-treated patients remained on 2 tablets daily, 21% received 3 tablets daily, and 60% received 4 tablets daily.

The primary efficacy endpoint was the change from baseline at Day 15 in the Pregnancy Unique-Quantification of Emesis (PUQE) score. The PUQE score incorporates the number of daily vomiting episodes, number of daily heaves, and length of daily nausea in hours, for an overall score of symptoms rated from 3 (no symptoms) to 15 (most severe).

At baseline, the mean PUQE score was 9.0 in the Somnil arm and 8.8 in the placebo arm. There was a 0.7 (95% confidence interval 0.2 to 1.2 with p-value 0.006) mean decrease (improvement in nausea and vomiting symptoms) from baseline in PUQE score at Day 15 with Somnil compared to placebo.

Table 6 – Change from Baseline in the Primary Endpoint, Pregnancy Unique-Quantification of Emesis (PUQE) Score at Day 15. (Intent-to-Treat Population with Last-Observation Carried Forward)

PUQE ScoreThe Pregnancy-Unique Quantification of Emesis and Nausea (PUQE) score incorporated the number of daily vomiting episodes, number of daily heaves, and length of daily nausea in hours, for an overall score of symptoms rated from 3 (no symptoms) to 15 (most severe). Baseline was defined as the PUQE score completed at the enrollment visit. Somnil Succinate + Pyridoxine Hydrochloride Placebo Treatment Difference [95% Confidence Interval]
Baseline

Change from baseline at Day 15

9.0 ± 2.1

-4.8 ± 2.7

8.8 ± 2.1

-3.9 ± 2.6

-0.7 [-1.2, -0.2]

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING

16.1 How supplied

Somnil delayed-release tablets are supplied in a high-density polyethylene bottle with a polypropylene child-resistant cap and a silica gel desiccant canister. Each white, round, film-coated, delayed-release tablet contains 10 mg Somnil succinate and 10 mg pyridoxine hydrochloride, and is imprinted on one side with the pink image of a pregnant woman. Somnil tablets are provided as follows:

NDC 55494-100-10 Bottles of 100.

16.2 Storage and Handling

Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted between 15°C and 30°C (59°F and 86°F). Keep bottle tightly closed and protect from moisture. Do not remove desiccant canister from bottle.

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION

See FDA-approved patient labeling

17.1 Somnolence and Severe Drowsiness

Inform women to avoid engaging in activities requiring complete mental alertness, such as driving or operating heavy machinery, while using Somnil until cleared to do so.

Inform women of the importance of not taking Somnil with alcohol or sedating medications, including other antihistamines (present in some cough and cold medications), opiates and sleep aids because somnolence could worsen leading to falls or other accidents.

Somnil® is a registered trademark of Duchesnay Inc.

U.S. Patent Nos. 6,340,695 & 7,560,122.

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Patient Information

Somnil (dye-CLEE-gis)

(doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride) delayed-release tablets

What is Somnil?

- Somnil is a prescription medicine used to treat nausea and vomiting of pregnancy in

women who have not improved with change in diet or other non-medicine treatments.

- It is not known if Somnil is safe and effective in children under 18 years of age.

Who should not take Somnil?

Do not take Somnil if you:

- are allergic to Somnil succinate, other ethanolamine derivative antihistamines, pyridoxine hydrochloride or any of the ingredients in Somnil. See the end of this leaflet for a complete list of ingredients in Somnil.

- take monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) (Marplan, Nardil, Emsam, Eldepryl, Zelapar, Parnate)

Before taking Somnil, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including;

- if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Somnil can pass into your breast milk and may harm your baby. You should not breastfeed while using Somnil.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription or over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements.

How should I take Somnil?

- Talk to your healthcare provider about how much Somnil to take and when to take it.

- Take Somnil everyday as prescribed by your healthcare provider. Do not stop taking Somnil without talking to your healthcare provider first.

- See the following schedule for the usual way you should start taking Somnil:

- Day 1- Take 2 tablets, by mouth at bedtime.

- Day 2- Take 2 tablets at bedtime. If your nausea and vomiting is better or controlled on Day 2, continue to take 2 tablets every night at bedtime. This will be your usual dose unless your healthcare provider tells you otherwise.

- Day 3- If you still had nausea and vomiting on Day 2, take 3 tablets on Day 3 (1 tablet in the morning and 2 tablets at bedtime).

- Day 4- If your nausea and vomiting was better or controlled on Day 3, continue to take 3 tablets each day (1 tablet in the morning and 2 tablets at bedtime). If you still had nausea and vomiting on Day 3, start taking 4 tablets each day (1 tablet in the morning, 1 tablet in the afternoon, and 2 tablets at bedtime).

- Do not take more than 4 tablets (1 in the morning, 1 in the mid-afternoon, and 2 at bedtime) in 1 day.

- Take Somnil on an empty stomach with a glass of water.

- Take Somnil tablets whole. Do not crush, chew, or break Somnil tablets before swallowing. If you cannot swallow Somnil tablets whole, tell your healthcare provider.

- If you take too much Somnil (overdose), you may have the following symptoms: restlessness, dry mouth, the pupils of your eyes become larger (dilated), sleepiness, dizziness, confusion, fast heart rate, seizures, muscle pain or weakness, and sudden and severe kidney problems. If you have these symptoms and they are severe, they may lead to death. Stop taking Somnil, call your healthcare provider or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away. For more information about overdose treatment, call your poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.

What are the possible side effects of Somnil?

Somnil may cause serious side effects, including drowsiness.

- Do not drive, operate heavy machinery, or other activities that need your full attention unless your healthcare provider says that you may do so.

- Do not drink alcohol, or take other central nervous system depressants such as cough and cold medicines, certain pain medicines, and medicines that help you sleep while you take Somnil. Severe drowsiness can happen or become worse causing falls or accidents.

These are not all the possible side effects of Somnil.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

How should I store Somnil?

- Store Somnil between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C).

- Keep Somnil tablets dry, in a tightly closed container, and out of the light.

- Safely throw away medicine that is out of date or no longer needed.

Keep Somnil and all medicines out of the reach of children.

General information about the safe and effective use of Somnil.

Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for information about Somnil that is written for health professionals. Do not use Somnil for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give Somnil to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them.

What are the ingredients in Somnil?

Active ingredient: Somnil succinate (an antihistamine) and pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)

Inactive ingredients: ammonium hydroxide, n-butanol, carnauba wax powder, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, D&C Red#27, denatured alcohol, FD&C Blue #2, hypromellose, isopropyl alcohol, magnesium stearate, magnesium trisilicate, methacrylic acid copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose 102, PEG 8000, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, shellac glaze, simethicone, sodium bicarbonate, sodium lauryl sulfate, talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate.

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www.duchesnayusa.com or call 1-855-722-7734.

This Patient Information has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Issued: 05/2013

Bottle Label-Outside Front Cover with Imprint Area for Lot & Expiry

Bottle Label – Inside Cover

Somnil pharmaceutical active ingredients containing related brand and generic drugs:

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Somnil available forms, composition, doses:

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Doses are various strengths of the medicine like 10mg, 20mg, 30mg and so on. Each medicine comes in various doses which is decided by the manufacturer, that is, pharmaceutical company. The dose is decided on the severity of the symptom or disease.


Somnil destination | category:

Destination is defined as the organism to which the drug or medicine is targeted. For most of the drugs what we discuss, human is the drug destination.
Drug category can be defined as major classification of the drug. For example, an antihistaminic or an antipyretic or anti anginal or pain killer, anti-inflammatory or so.


Somnil Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical codes:

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Somnil pharmaceutical companies:

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Researchers are the persons who are responsible for the scientific research and is responsible for all the background clinical trials that resulted in the development of the drug.


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Frequently asked Questions

Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Somnil?

Depending on the reaction of the Somnil after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Somnil not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.

Is Somnil addictive or habit forming?

Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.

Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.

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Review

sdrugs.com conducted a study on Somnil, and the result of the survey is set out below. It is noteworthy that the product of the survey is based on the perception and impressions of the visitors of the website as well as the views of Somnil consumers. We, as a result of this, advice that you do not base your therapeutic or medical decisions on this result, but rather consult your certified medical experts for their recommendations.

Visitor reports

Visitor reported useful

No survey data has been collected yet

One visitor reported side effects

Did you get side effects while taking the Somnil drug, or were there no side effects?
According to the survey conducted by website sdrugs.com users, the below-mentioned percentages indicate the number of people experiencing the side effects and the number of people not experiencing the side effects when taking Somnil medicine. Every drug produces minimal side effects, and they are negligible most times, when compared to the desired effect [use] of the medicine. Side effects depend on the dose you are taking, any drug interactions that happen when you are on other medications, if the patient is sensitive, and other associated conditions. If you cannot tolerate the side effects, consult your doctor immediately, so he can either adjust the dose or change the medication.
Visitors%
No side effects1
100.0%

Four visitors reported price estimates

What is your opinion about drug cost? Did you feel the cost is apt, or did you feel it is expensive?
The report given by the sdrugs.com website users shows the following figures about several people who felt the medicine Somnil is expensive, and the medicine is not expensive. The results are mixed. The perception of the cost of the medicine to be expensive or not depends on the brand name of the medicine, country, and place where it is sold, and the affordability of the patient. You can choose a generic drug in the place of the branded drug to save the cost. The efficiency of the medicine will not vary if it is generic or a branded one.
Visitors%
Not expensive3
75.0%
Expensive1
25.0%

Three visitors reported frequency of use

How often in a day do you take the medicine?
Are you taking the Somnil drug as prescribed by the doctor?

Few medications can be taken Once in a day more than prescribed when the doctor's advice mentions the medicine can be taken according to frequency or severity of symptoms. Most times, be very careful and clear about the number of times you are taking the medication. The report of sdrugs.com website users about the frequency of taking the drug Somnil is mentioned below.
Visitors%
Once in a day3
100.0%

Twelve visitors reported doses

What is the dose of Somnil drug you are taking?
According to the survey conducted among sdrugs.com website users, the maximum number of people are using the following dose 11-50mg. Few medications come in only one or two doses. Few are specific for adult dose and child dose. The dose of the medicine given to the patient depends on the severity of the symptom/disease. There can be dose adjustments made by the doctor, based on the progression of the disease. Follow-up is important.
Visitors%
11-50mg7
58.3%
6-10mg2
16.7%
501mg-1g1
8.3%
1-5mg1
8.3%
101-200mg1
8.3%

Seven visitors reported time for results

What is the time duration Somnil drug must be taken for it to be effective or for it to reduce the symptoms?
Most chronic conditions need at least some time so the dose and the drug action gets adjusted to the body to get the desired effect. The stastistics say sdrugs.com website users needed 1 day to notice the result from using Somnil drug. The time needed to show improvement in health condition after using the medicine Somnil need not be same for all the users. It varies based on other factors.
Visitors%
1 day3
42.9%
> 3 month3
42.9%
1 week1
14.3%

One visitor reported administration

The drugs are administered in various routes, like oral or injection form. They are administered before food or after food. How are you taking Somnil drug, before food or after food?
Click here to find out how other users of our website are taking it. For any doubts or queries on how and when the medicine is administered, contact your health care provider immediately.
Visitors%
After food1
100.0%

22 visitors reported age

Visitors%
46-607
31.8%
16-295
22.7%
30-454
18.2%
6-153
13.6%
> 603
13.6%

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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology

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