All Details About Fulnite 2mg Tablet
Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Fulnite 2mg Tablet
Description:
Fulnite 2mg Tablet is used to treat insomnia. It reduces sleep onset time and frequent awakening at night. This medicine improves sleep maintenance and therefore ensures sound sleep.Fulnite 2mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach, preferably 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 headache, taste changes, dry mouth, rash, anxiety, respiratory tract infections, or viral infections. However, these are temporary and resolve on their own after some time. It also causes 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.
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:
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. Fulnite 2mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.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 themOrdinary side effects of Fulnite
- Sleepiness
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Taste change
- Dryness in mouth
- Rash
- Apprehension
- Hallucination
- Respiratory tract infection
- Viral infection
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Fulnite 2mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Fulnite 2mg 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Fulnite 2mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Baby should be monitored for excessive sleepiness.
Baby should be monitored for excessive sleepiness.
Driving
UNSAFE
Fulnite 2mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Fulnite 2mg Tablet may impair alertness and motor coordination, including the risk of morning impairment this risk increases with dose and this may affect your ability to drive.
Fulnite 2mg Tablet may impair alertness and motor coordination, including the risk of morning impairment this risk increases with dose and this may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fulnite 2mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Fulnite 2mg Tablet is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
Fulnite 2mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fulnite 2mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Fulnite 2mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Limited information is available on the use of Fulnite 2mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
FAQs:
Q. How long does it take for Fulnite 2mg Tablet to work?
Fulnite 2mg Tablet starts working shortly after you take it. The maximum levels of Fulnite 2mg Tablet are reached within an hour of taking it. Taking Fulnite 2mg Tablet may make you feel sleepy and sleepiness may persist for some time. This is the reason that you should prefer taking Fulnite 2mg Tablet immediately before you go to bed, or after you have gone to bed but could not fall asleep. Moreover, take Fulnite 2mg 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.
Q. Does Fulnite 2mg Tablet have abuse potential?
Affirmative, Fulnite 2mg 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.
Q. What are the symptoms of overdose of Fulnite 2mg Tablet?
An overdose of medicine can make you feel confused, drowsy, dizzy, and lightheaded. It may also lead to difficulty in breathing, floppy muscles (hypotonia), and loss of balance which may make you fall over. You may sleep deeply and possibly fall into a coma. The underlying reason of these symptoms could be low blood pressure due to overdose of Fulnite 2mg Tablet.
Q. How long should I take Fulnite 2mg 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.
Q. Can I drink alcohol with Fulnite 2mg Tablet?
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking Fulnite 2mg Tablet. Alcohol can increase the effects of Fulnite 2mg Tablet and make you sleep very deeply so that you do not breathe properly or have difficulty waking.
Q. Is Fulnite 2mg Tablet safe to take?
Affirmative, Fulnite 2mg 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.
Q. Does Fulnite 2mg 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 the tablet when they are able to have a full night's sleep (uninterrupted sleep of about 7 to 8 hours).
Q. Can I drive after taking Fulnite 2mg Tablet?
Fulnite 2mg 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 Fulnite 2mg Tablet.
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