Supporting customers with sleep problems
Guidance for healthcare professionals
In the UK, 37% of adults experience sleep problems at some point in their lives, including difficulty falling asleep, waking during the night, or not feeling rested in the morning.
Poor sleep can affect mood, concentration and overall wellbeing, making it a significant concern for those who suffer from it.
Sominex is a night-time sleep aid, for the correction of temporary disturbances of sleep pattern where there is difficulty in going to sleep or staying asleep.
Each tablet contains promethazine hydrochloride, an antihistamine which has a sedative effect.
Key product features
Active ingredient: Promethazine Hydrochloride EP 20mg/tab
Target indication: As a night-time sleep aid, for the correction of temporary disturbances of sleep pattern where there is difficulty in going to sleep or staying asleep, caused for example by specific dislocation of normal routine.
Posology: One tablet at bedtime. May be taken up to one hour after going to bed when sleep is difficult to achieve.
Age suitability: Adults aged 16+
Product availability
Sominex is available over the counter and does not require a prescription, making it a convenient first-line option for patients presenting with sleep problems.
In-store POS and consumer leaflets
We offer pharmacy support materials to help drive awareness and educate consumers about managing sleeplessness:
- Eye-catching POS displays such as shelf edgers and talkers can encourage conversations around sleep health and help customers to identify a potential solution.
- Easy to read take-home resources such as information leaflets help explain the causes of occasional sleeplessness, advice on implementing better sleep hygiene and how Sominex can help to correct temporary disturbances of sleep. These materials are designed to empower customers and support your advice at the counter.
Training, help & advice for your team
While occasional sleeplessness is common, for many it can significantly affect their quality of life, impacting mood, concentration, and overall wellbeing.
Pharmacy is often the first place people turn to for practical advice and effective solutions.
Sleep disturbances can be triggered by a variety of factors including stress, travel, shift work and changes in routine. Understanding these underlying causes can help to offer the right support and guidance.
To help pharmacy teams feel confident in advising on sleep health and the role of Sominex, we’ve partnered with a trusted pharmacy training provider to deliver expert insights, symptom awareness, and clear patient guidance – all designed to support safe and effective self-care.
Get in touch
7 Sopwith Way, Drayton Fields, Daventry,
Northamptonshire NN11 8PB, UK.
Reporting Side Effects (Adverse Reactions)
For adverse event reporting please call: 01748 828 784. This will connect you with our medical information department, where a member of our team will be available to help you. Alternatively, please fill out our contact form and a members of our team will be in touch.