Etizola 0.25 Tablet

Last Updated: October 8th, 2025

Etizola 0.25 Tablet is a product of Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Composition: Etizolam (0.25mg)

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All Details About Etizola 0.25 Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Etizola 0.25 Tablet

Description:

Etizola 0.25 Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat short-term anxiety and insomnia. It binds to specific receptor sites in the brain and calms the brain. Therefore, it provides effective relaxation to the brain.

Etizola 0.25 Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, take it at the same time each day, as this helps maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor, as it has a high potential for habit-forming. Finish the full course of treatment, even if you feel better. You should not stop this medication without talking to your doctor.

Some common side effects of this medicine include headaches, sleepiness, vomiting, yawning, and dry mouth. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Communicate to your doctor about potential side effects and ways you might prevent or cope with them. You may also get side effects after stopping the treatment.

Earlier taking the medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Etizola 0.25 Tablet can usually be mixed safely with other medicines, but some medicines, and alcohol, do affect the way it works and can increase the chance of side effects. If you have been taking this medicine for a long time, then regular monitoring of blood and liver functions may be required.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

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. Etizola 0.25 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects:

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

Ordinary side effects of Etizola

Decreased appetite

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Etizola 0.25 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Etizola 0.25 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

UNSAFE

Etizola 0.25 Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Etizola 0.25 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
The most common side-effects of Etizola 0.25 Tablet are related to sedation and musculoskeletal relaxation. It may impair your driving ability.

Kidney

CAUTION

Etizola 0.25 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Etizola 0.25 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Etizola 0.25 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Etizola 0.25 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

Does Etizola 0.25 Tablet have abuse potential?

Affirmative, several reports mention the abuse potential of Etizola 0.25 Tablet. Therefore, it should be used with caution in patients prone to drug abuse.

What are the advantages of Etizola 0.25 Tablet over other benzodiazepines (BZDs)?

As compared to other benzodiazepines, Etizola 0.25 Tablet has lesser sedative effects, lower dependence, and lower tolerance. However, long-term use can reduce the effectiveness of the medicine and may cause dependence and addiction.

What happens if you stop taking Etizola 0.25 Tablet suddenly?

Stopping Etizola 0.25 Tablet suddenly may cause withdrawal symptoms, which may include anxiety, insomnia, headache, dizziness, ringing sound in the ear (tinnitus), eating disorder (anorexia), vomiting, nausea, tremors, weakness, excessive sweating (perspiration), irritability, hypersensitivity to visual and auditory stimuli. Stopping the medicine suddenly may also cause palpitations, a fast heart rate, and postural hypotension (drop in blood pressure on standing). In severe and rare cases of withdrawal from high doses, patients may develop seizures, mental disorders (psychosis), agitation, confusion, and hallucinations.

Is Etizola 0.25 Tablet a muscle relaxant?

Affirmative, like other benzodiazepines, it causes muscle relaxation, but otherwise, it is mainly used for anxiety.

Is Etizola 0.25 Tablet good for sleep?

Like other benzodiazepines, it causes sleepiness but is mainly used for anxiety disorders. It increases total sleep time and decreases the proportion of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, wherein your eyes move quickly in different directions. Etizola 0.25 Tablet does not affect sleep latency (the amount of time it takes you to go from being fully awake to being asleep).

Is Etizola 0.25 Tablet an antidepressant?

No, Etizola 0.25 Tablet is not an antidepressant. It is used for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder with depressive symptoms. However, it may affect the patient's mood.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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