Zixol 10mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Zixol 10mg Tablet is used for short-term treatment of insomnia. It reduces sleep onset time and frequent awakening at night. This medicine improves sleep maintenance and therefore ensures sound sleep.
Zixol 10mg Tablet is never used for long-term treatment of insomnia, because of its high habit-forming potential. It should be taken on an empty stomach, preferably just before going to bed. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it is habit-forming. Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine include mild bitter or metallic taste in your mouth, dry mouth, and feeling drowsy or sleepy. These are usually temporary and resolve on their own after some time. Consult your doctor if these bother you or do not away. They may be able to suggest ways to reduce or prevent the side effects.
Zixol 10mg Tablet can dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you and do not take alcohol with it as it may worsen the dizziness. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, hallucinations, or suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine.
Before taking Zixol 10mg Tablet, inform your doctor about all other medicines that you are taking, so that your doctor can advise if taking this medicine is right for you. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are suffering from any liver or kidney problems. You should avoid smoking and alcohol while using this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should not use this medicine. However, if the need arises, please consult your doctor before using it.
Zixol 10mg Tablet is never used for long-term treatment of insomnia, because of its high habit-forming potential. It should be taken on an empty stomach, preferably just before going to bed. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it is habit-forming. Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine include mild bitter or metallic taste in your mouth, dry mouth, and feeling drowsy or sleepy. These are usually temporary and resolve on their own after some time. Consult your doctor if these bother you or do not away. They may be able to suggest ways to reduce or prevent the side effects.
Zixol 10mg Tablet can dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you and do not take alcohol with it as it may worsen the dizziness. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, hallucinations, or suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine.
Before taking Zixol 10mg Tablet, inform your doctor about all other medicines that you are taking, so that your doctor can advise if taking this medicine is right for you. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are suffering from any liver or kidney problems. You should avoid smoking and alcohol while using this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should not use this medicine. However, if the need arises, please consult your doctor before using it.
Uses of Zixol Tablet
Benefits of Zixol Tablet
In Treatment of Insomnia
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder in which there is difficulty in falling or staying asleep at night. Zixol 10mg Tablet helps treat insomnia as well as improves the quality of sleep. Zixol 10mg Tablet works by slowing activity in the brain to allow sleep. This helps you relax and feel more energetic. It also helps you concentrate better and improves your quality of life.
Side effects of Zixol Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Zixol
- Metallic taste
- Bitter taste
- Drowsiness
- Dryness in mouth
How to use Zixol Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Zixol 10mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How Zixol Tablet works
Zixol 10mg Tablet is a nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic. It has hypnotic and anxiolytic properties. It works by regulating the GABA receptor, thus relaxes the nerves and brain. This is how it helps you to fall asleep.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Zixol 10mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Zixol 10mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Zixol 10mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Zixol 10mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Zixol 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zixol 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Zixol 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zixol 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Zixol 10mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Zixol 10mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Zixol Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Zixol 10mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n\n
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Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Zixol 10mg Tablet to help you fall asleep faster and sleep for longer.
- It is best taken without food as a high-fat meal can reduce its absorption and effect.
- Take it 30 to 45 minutes before bedtime and only when you have time to sleep for at least 7 hours.
- It makes you feel dizzy next morning. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- It does not affect total sleep time. However, it reduces sleep onset time and frequent awakening at night.
- Never share your medication with any other person who also has a sleep problem.
- It may cause a bitter taste in your mouth or a dry mouth. Try sipping water and inform your doctor if it bothers you.
- Inform your doctor if your sleep doesn’t improve after 7 to 10 days of treatment.
- Stop taking medication and inform your doctor If you experience sleep driving or memory loss.
- Do not stop taking medication suddenly as it may lead to anxiety, mood changes, and restlessness.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Cyclopyrrolone Derivative
Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Non-benzodiazepine hypnotics (Z Compounds)
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Zixol 10mg Tablet addictive?
Yes, Zixol 10mg Tablet can be addictive. Although, this is more common in patients with pre-existing addiction or chemical abuse, or those having underlying psychiatric disorders.
How long does it take for Zixol 10mg Tablet to work?
Zixol 10mg Tablet starts working shortly after you take it. The maximum levels of Zixol 10mg Tablet are reached within an hour of taking it. Taking Zixol 10mg Tablet may make you feel sleepy and sleepiness may persist for some time. This is the reason that you should prefer taking Zixol 10mg Tablet immediately before you go to bed, or after you have gone to bed but could not fall asleep. Moreover, take Zixol 10mg Tablet only if you know that you will be able to stay in bed for at least 7 to 8 hours after taking the medication.
Does Zixol 10mg Tablet have abuse potential?
Yes, Zixol 10mg Tablet does have abuse potential. The risk of abuse increases with the dose and duration of treatment and concomitant use of other psychoactive drugs. The risk is also greater for patients who have a history of alcohol or drug abuse or history of psychiatric disorders.
What are the symptoms of overdose of Zixol 10mg Tablet?
An overdose of medicine can lead to the following symptoms of feeling drowsy, confused, sleeping deeply and possibly falling into a coma. It may also reduce muscle strength (hypotonia), feeling dizzy, light headed, or faintness. Other symptoms could be falling over or losing balance or difficulty in breathing. The underlying reason could be low blood pressure.
How long should I take Zixol 10mg Tablet?
Treatment should be as short as possible and should not exceed four weeks which includes the period of slowly decreasing the dose. For transient sleeplessness, the recommended duration is 2-5 days and for short lived sleeplessness duration should be 2-3 weeks.
Can I drink alcohol with Zixol 10mg Tablet?
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking Zixol 10mg Tablet. Alcohol can increase the effects of Zixol 10mg Tablet and make you sleep very deeply so that you do not breathe properly or have difficulty waking.
Is Zixol 10mg Tablet safe to take?
Yes, Zixol 10mg Tablet is safe to take if taken at the prescribed dose and for a short duration (less than 4 weeks). If the dose and duration is increased then risk of abuse and dependence on the medicine is more likely to occur.
Does Zixol 10mg Tablet affect memory?
Memory impairment is rare, but may occur, especially when sleep is interrupted or there is a delay in going to bed after taking the tablet. Therefore to reduce such possibility of memory impairment, patients should ensure that they are taking when they are able to have a full night's sleep (uninterrupted sleep of about 7 to 8 hours).
Can I drive after taking Zixol 10mg Tablet?
Zixol 10mg Tablet can cause slowing of your normal brain function (central nervous system depression) which may adversely affect the ability to drive or to use machines. It can be very unsafe if a patient drives within 12 hours of taking Zixol 10mg Tablet.
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