Zolpirest M 3mg/10mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Zolpirest M 3mg/10mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of insomnia. It helps to synchronize the body’s biological day-night rhythm. It resolves trouble falling asleep and ensures sound sleep.
Zolpirest M 3mg/10mg Tablet is to be taken on an empty stomach, preferably just before bedtime. However, it is advised to take it at a fixed time each day to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the blood. You should never skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medicine should not be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, diarrhea, and headache. It even causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It is important to note that this medicine should not be used for daily naps.
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.
Zolpirest M 3mg/10mg Tablet is to be taken on an empty stomach, preferably just before bedtime. However, it is advised to take it at a fixed time each day to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the blood. You should never skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medicine should not be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, diarrhea, and headache. It even causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It is important to note that this medicine should not be used for daily naps.
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 Zolpirest M Tablet
Benefits of Zolpirest M Tablet
In Insomnia
Zolpirest M 3mg/10mg Tablet helps treat insomnia (difficulty falling or staying asleep) in people who have problems related to their sleeping habits. Insomnia may cause you to wake up earlier than usual and you may find it difficult to go back to sleep. It works by slowing down the abnormal activity of nerves in the brain to allow sleep. It also improves the sleep-wake cycle and restores it to normal. This helps you relax, feel calm and more energetic. It also helps you concentrate better and improves your quality of life.
Side effects of Zolpirest M 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 Zolpirest M
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
How to use Zolpirest M 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. Zolpirest M 3mg/10mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How Zolpirest M Tablet works
Zolpirest M 3mg/10mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Melatonin and Zolpidem which work on your brain to make you feel relaxed and sleepy. Melatonin is a natural hormone which regulates the sleep-wake cycle and helps fall asleep. Zolpidem is a sedative which works by slowing activity of the nerve cells in the brain and helps sleep for longer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Zolpirest M 3mg/10mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Zolpirest M 3mg/10mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zolpirest M 3mg/10mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Zolpirest M 3mg/10mg Tablet is safe as per American Association of Pregnancy.
Zolpirest M 3mg/10mg Tablet is safe as per American Association of Pregnancy.
Driving
UNSAFE
Zolpirest M 3mg/10mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Zolpirest M 3mg/10mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
However, based on the limited information available it is advised that Zolpirest M 3mg/10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease.
However, based on the limited information available it is advised that Zolpirest M 3mg/10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Zolpirest M 3mg/10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zolpirest M 3mg/10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Zolpirest M 3mg/10mg Tablet is generally started at a low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Zolpirest M 3mg/10mg Tablet is generally started at a low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Zolpirest M Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Zolpirest M 3mg/10mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Zolpirest M 3mg/10mg Tablet helps promote sleep in people who have difficulty sleeping.
- Take the tablet before going to bed. This will help the medicine to work later in the night.
- Do not drink alcohol while you are taking Zolpirest M 3mg/10mg Tablet because it will reduce its effectiveness in helping you to sleep.
- Apart from taking this medicine, incorporate these tips to prevent insomnia:
- Try to reduce the amount of caffeine you drink, especially in the afternoon and evening.
- Avoid eating heavy meals before bedtime.
- Exercise early in the day, rather than in the evening.
- Reduce screen time before going to bed.
- Keep regular sleeping hours.
- Create a sleeping environment by switching off lights and having an ambient room temperature.
- If you are unable to sleep, do not lie down on the bed worrying about it. Get up and do something you find relaxing until you feel sleepy again, then go back to bed.
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Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
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- Melatoin. Dublin 2, Republic of Ireland: Flynn Pharma Ltd.; 2007 [revised 31 May 2018]. [Accessed 23 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Zolpidem Tartrate. Guildford, Surrey: Zentiva; 2002 [revised 7 Dec. 2018]. [Accessed 23 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Address: No. 10, 2nd Cross, Maravaneri, Salem - 636007, Tamil Nadu.
Country of origin: India
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