Zolon Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Zopiclone

Indications/Uses

Transient, short-term & chronic insomnia in adults including difficulties w/ falling asleep, nocturnal or early awakening.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 1 tab before retiring. Elderly & hepatic insufficiency Initially ½ tab.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Myasthenia gravis, resp failure, severe sleep apnoea syndrome. Severe hepatic insufficiency. Not to be used in childn.

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Special Precautions

Not for depression. Anaphylaxis, angioedema; complex sleep. Prolonged use. Avoid abrupt discontinuation. Avoid alcohol consumption. May affect ability to drive. Hepatic & renal insufficiency. Pregnancy. Avoid use in lactation.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Mild bitter or metallic after-taste; mild GI disturbances eg, nausea & vomiting, dizziness, headache. drowsiness, dry mouth, irritability, aggressiveness, confusion, depressed mood, anterograde amnesia, hallucinations, nightmares.

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Drug Interactions

Enhanced sedative effect w/ alcohol. Enhanced euphoric effect of benzodiazepines & benzodiazepine-like agents w/ narcotic analgesics. Increased plasma levels w/ erythromycin, clarithromycin, ketoconazole, itraconazole, ritonavir. Decreased plasma levels w/ rifampicin, carbamazepine, phenobarb, pheytoin, St. John's wort. Antipsychotics (neuroleptics), hypnotics, anxiolytics/sedatives, antidepressant agents, narcotic analgesics, anti-epileptic drugs, anaesthetics & sedative antihistamines.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Hypnotics & Sedatives

ATC Classification

N05CF01 - zopiclone ; Belongs to the class of benzodiazepine related agents. Used as hypnotics and sedatives.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Zolon FC tab 7.5 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's

Zolon

zopiclone

Manufacturer:

Taiwan Biotech

Distributor:

SS Health