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Before a hypnotic is prescribed the underlying cause should be identified and addressed, and realistic sleep requirements should be discussed with the patient.
For use on PICU and paediatric HDU (during hospital stay only) to aid onset of sleep in patients with neurodevelopmental disorders/ASD and other conditions e.g. bone marrow transplant and renal patients who are suffering from sleep cycle disorder following prolonged stays and who have not responded to standard sleep hygiene measures.