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Sleepirest 7.5 Tablet is a product of Kachhela Medex Pvt Ltd
Composition: Zopiclone (7.5mg)

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All Details About Sleepirest 7.5 Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Sleepirest 7.5 Tablet

Description:

Sleepirest 7.5 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.

Sleepirest 7.5 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.

Sleepirest 7.5 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.

Earlier taking Sleepirest 7.5 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:

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. Sleepirest 7.5 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 them

Ordinary side effects of Sleepirest

  • Metallic taste
  • Bitter taste
  • Drowsiness
  • Dryness in mouth

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
UNSAFE
Sleepirest 7.5 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Sleepirest 7.5 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
Sleepirest 7.5 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
Sleepirest 7.5 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Sleepirest 7.5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Sleepirest 7.5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Sleepirest 7.5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Sleepirest 7.5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Employ of Sleepirest 7.5 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

FAQs:

Is Sleepirest 7.5 Tablet addictive?

Affirmative, Sleepirest 7.5 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 Sleepirest 7.5 Tablet to work?

Sleepirest 7.5 Tablet starts working shortly after you take it. The maximum levels of Sleepirest 7.5 Tablet are reached within an hour of taking it. Taking Sleepirest 7.5 Tablet may make you feel sleepy and sleepiness may persist for some time. This is the reason that you should prefer taking Sleepirest 7.5 Tablet immediately before you go to bed, or after you have gone to bed but could not fall asleep. Moreover, take Sleepirest 7.5 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 Sleepirest 7.5 Tablet have abuse potential?

Affirmative, Sleepirest 7.5 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 Sleepirest 7.5 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 Sleepirest 7.5 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 Sleepirest 7.5 Tablet?

Do not drink alcohol while you are taking Sleepirest 7.5 Tablet. Alcohol can increase the effects of Sleepirest 7.5 Tablet and make you sleep very deeply so that you do not breathe properly or have difficulty waking.

Is Sleepirest 7.5 Tablet safe to take?

Affirmative, Sleepirest 7.5 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 Sleepirest 7.5 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 Sleepirest 7.5 Tablet?

Sleepirest 7.5 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 Sleepirest 7.5 Tablet.

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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