Can you get addicted to Night Nurse?

Night Nurse can cause some people to become addicted and therefore you should not take over the recommended dose or take for longer than 3 days. For more information on addiction go to the Side Effects section on this page.
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Can you take Night Nurse regularly?

Don't use Night Nurse for longer than three nights at a time without getting medical advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Never exceed the recommended dose of Night Nurse. An overdose of paracetamol is dangerous and may cause serious damage to the liver and kidneys.
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Is Night Nurse liquid addictive?

It's unlikely that you'll get addicted to promethazine. But it's best that you only take it for a very short time, unless your doctor tells you to take it for longer.
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Are Night Nurse Capsules addictive?

This is widely used in folk medicine as a sedative and sleep aid, and unlike many of the conventional sleeping tablets is not addictive or prone to leaving us feeling hungover in the morning.
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What are the side effects of taking Night Nurse?

Like all medicines Night Nurse can have side effects, but not everyone gets them. Children and the elderly may be more likely to experience side effects with this medicine. The following effects may occur: Drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, difficulty concentrating, unsteadiness, clumsiness, headache, dry mouth.
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When should you not take Night Nurse?

Do not take Night Nurse Capsules: if you have ever had an allergic reaction to paracetamol, promethazine hydrochloride, dextromethorphan hydrobromide or any of the other ingredients (listed in Section 6). if you have chest infection, worsening asthma or severe respiratory problems.
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Why does Night Nurse make you sleep?

Why Does Night Nurse Make You Sleepy? Night Nurse contains an antihistamine called Promethazine, which helps to aid sleep while decongesting and drying up runny noses for easy breathing.
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Will Night Nurse show up on a drug test?

Posted By G Ford As has been mentioned previously,there are many forms of over the counter medicene that contain metamphetamines, night nurse slimming tablets, these will in turn show up in a drugs test.As a rule most testing is based around urine or blood tests however the most foolproof way of drug testing at work is ...
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Why can't you drink alcohol with Night Nurse?

Do not drink alcohol while using Night Nurse. Night Nurse contains 18% v/v ethanol (alcohol), i.e. up to 2.9 g per dose, equivalent to 72 ml beer, 30 ml wine per dose. This could be harmful if you suffer from alcoholism.
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Can a 12 year old have Night Nurse?

Not to be given to children under 12 years of age except on medical advice. Wipe the neck of the bottle clean and replace the cap securely, without overtightening it. WARNING: DO NOT EXCEED THE STATED DOSE.
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How many calories are in a Night Nurse?

It prompted me to check the ingredients and I've found that Night Nurse liquid has 13.1g carbohydrates per 20ml dose and also contains 3.6ml ethanol (alcohol) per dose. If my maths is correct, this works out at around 72 calories per dose so it's not insignificant.
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What does a Night Nurse do?

A night nurse or baby nurse is an expert in newborn care who helps new parents during the first few weeks of life at home. Also called "newborn care specialists," they typically work at night, feeding and changing the baby so the parents can get some much-needed rest.
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Which antihistamine is best for sleep?

Diphenhydramine is known as a drowsy, or sedating, antihistamine as it makes you sleepy. Non-drowsy antihistamines are less likely to have this effect. These include cetirizine, fexofenadine and loratadine.
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Can you drink day and Night Nurse?

Do not drink alcohol while using Day and Night nurse capsules. If your symptoms are accompanied by a high temperature, skin rash or persistent headache, see your Doctor. The orange/yellow (daytime) capsules may cause dizziness.
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Can you only take Night Nurse at night?

Night Nurse Liquid: Fill the measuring cup to the 20 ml mark and take one 20 ml dose at bedtime only. Night Nurse Capsules: Take 2 capsules at bedtime only with a drink of water. You must not take Night Nurse if you have already taken 4 doses (4000 mg) of any paracetamol-containing product in any 24 hours.
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What's the difference between day nurse and Night Nurse?

Taken during the day, Day Nurse offers non-drowsy multi-symptom relief, including tickly coughs and blocked nose. Then, taken before bedtime Night Nurse helps relieve fever, sore throat pain, headaches and tickly coughs, so helping restful sleep.
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Is Phenergan for sleep addictive?

Promethazine ('Phenergan') is my first line medication for treating insomnia as it is not addictive and in my clinical practice effective although patients should be warned about driving with the associated drowsiness.
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Does day nurse contain opiates?

Dihydrocodeine is an opiate painkiller. It's used to treat moderate to severe pain, such as after an operation or a serious injury. It's also used for long-standing pain when weaker painkillers, such as paracetamol, ibuprofen and aspirin, have not worked. Dihydrocodeine is only available on prescription.
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What can I drink to help me sleep?

10 Drinks to Help You Sleep at Night
  1. Warm Milk. ...
  2. Almond Milk. ...
  3. Malted Milk. ...
  4. Valerian Tea. ...
  5. Decaffeinated Green Tea. ...
  6. Chamomile Tea. ...
  7. Herbal Tea with Lemon Balm. ...
  8. Pure Coconut Water.
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How can I fall asleep in 10 seconds?

Relax your legs, thighs, and calves. Clear your mind for 10 seconds by imagining a relaxing scene. If this doesn't work, try saying the words “don't think” over and over for 10 seconds. Within 10 seconds, you should fall asleep!
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How can I trick my brain into falling asleep?

Fall asleep faster with mental tricks that calm your racing mind
  1. Controlled deep breathing. Read More. ...
  2. Meditation. Meditation is a centuries-old method of calming the body and the mind. ...
  3. Visualization. Visualization is another sleep aid. ...
  4. Progressive muscle relaxation. ...
  5. Set up a 'worry time' before bed.
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How many Night Nurse should I take?

For the symptomatic relief of colds, chills and influenza at night. Maximum daily dose: Only one dose should be taken per night. Adults and children aged 16 years and over: Take two capsules just before bedtime.
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Will day nurse keep me awake?

Day nurse capsules contain only paracetamol, pholcodine and pseudoephedrine. These are non-drowsy so help you continue with your day to day activities. Night nurse capsules contain paracetamol and dextromethorphan, together with promethazine which makes you drowsy, which can help you get a restful sleep.
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What drug puts you to sleep instantly?

About zolpidem

Zolpidem is a sleeping pill. It's used to treat insomnia (when you might have trouble getting to sleep and staying asleep). It helps you fall asleep more quickly and makes you less likely to wake up during the night.
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Why do I always wake up at 3am?

People whose sleep is disrupted by waking up at 3 a.m. can try following healthy sleep tips to sleep through the night more consistently. Avoid caffeine and alcohol: Both caffeine and alcohol are associated with disrupted sleep, especially when they are consumed later in the day.
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