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Introduction About SLEEPWELL 10 TABLET

SLEEPWELL 10 TABLET contains Zolpidem, which belongs to the group of medicines known as Hypnotics. It is used in the short-term management of insomnia (sleeping disorder) in adults (above 18 years of age). The person with insomnia problems may have difficulty in sleeping, staying awake, or staying asleep, waking up too early etc.

SLEEPWELL 10 TABLET is not recommended for use in patients who have or had myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), severe liver diseases, severe breathing problems, sleep apnoea (serious breathing problem while sleeping), psychosis (mental illness), somnambulism (sleepwalking) or abnormal behaviours after taking hypnotic medication in past.

SLEEPWELL 10 TABLET should be used with caution in patients suffering from any heart problems which include irregular heartbeat, depression, or any other mental illness, in patients suffering from kidney disease, and in patients who have a history of alcohol and drug abuse.

SLEEPWELL 10 TABLET is not recommended for use by pregnant and breastfeeding women. SLEEPWELL 10 TABLET is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age. SLEEPWELL 10 TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients above age 65 years. The common side effects of taking SLEEPWELL 10 TABLET are impaired memory, hallucinations, sleeping problems that might get worse, headache, nightmares, nausea, vomiting, feeling drowsy during the day, etc. Consult your doctor immediately if any of your side effects get worse or if you experience abnormal behaviour or develop suicidal thoughts.

Uses Of SLEEPWELL 10 TABLET

• Short-term management of Insomnia (sleeping disorder)

How SLEEPWELL 10 TABLET Works

SLEEPWELL 10 TABLET helps to manage insomnia. It works by increasing the level of a chemical in the brain called GABA, which blocks or slows down the activity of the brain to induce a calming effect.

How to use SLEEPWELL 10 TABLET

Take SLEEPWELL 10 TABLET as advised by your doctor. Do not crush or chew the medicine while consuming it with water. Your doctor will decide the correct dosage, and duration of the management for you depending on your age, body weight and disease condition.

Side Effects Of SLEEPWELL 10 TABLET

How To Manage Side Effects

Itchy skin:

Avoid taking hot showers as they can irritate the skin. Do not scratch the affected area. Use sunscreen and protective clothing when going outdoors or use unscented moisturizers to soothe and hydrate the skin. Contact your doctor if the itching persists.

Headache:

Take rest and relax. Apply a pain-relieving balm on the head if needed. Contact your doctor if your headache does not improve.

Dizziness or drowsiness:

Try to rest and relax. Get enough sleep. Avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel drowsiness or dizziness. Avoid alcohol consumption as it can aggravate dizziness or drowsiness. Contact your doctor if your dizziness or drowsiness worsens.

Stomach pain:

Try to rest and relax. Eat small meals but take them frequently. Keep a heating pad on your stomach. Contact your doctor if the stomach pain does not improve.

Diarrhoea:

Drink plenty of water or fruit juices to keep yourself hydrated. Don’t take any medicine on your own to manage diarrhoea. Contact your doctor if the diarrhoea gets worse.

Warning & Precautions

Pregnancy

SLEEPWELL 10 TABLET is not recommended for use by pregnant women as it may harm the development of the baby. Such birth defects include cleft lip, cleft palate, reduced foetal movement and foetal heart rate variability, muscle weakness, low body temperature (hypothermia), difficulty feeding and breathing problems (respiratory depression). Consult your doctor before taking SLEEPWELL 10 TABLET.

Breastfeeding

SLEEPWELL 10 TABLET is not recommended for use by breastfeeding women as it may pass through breast milk. Consult your doctor before taking SLEEPWELL 10 TABLET.

Driving and Using Machines

Do not drive or operate any machines if your feel dizzy, drowsy, sleepy, confused, blurring of vision, or less alert after taking SLEEPWELL 10 TABLET. Consult your doctor for advice.

Alcohol

Do not consume alcohol while taking SLEEPWELL 10 TABLET as it can cause difficulty in breathing or walking, or put you in a very deep sleep. Consult your doctor before taking SLEEPWELL 10 TABLET.

Kidney

SLEEPWELL 10 TABLET should be used with caution in patients suffering from kidney disease. Consult your doctor before taking SLEEPWELL 10 TABLET.

Liver

SLEEPWELL 10 TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking SLEEPWELL 10 TABLET.

Allergy

Do not take SLEEPWELL 10 TABLET if you are allergic to Zopiclone or lactose or other lactose other ingredients in the medicine.

Lungs

SLEEPWELL 10 TABLET is not recommended for use in patients suffering from sleep apnoea (severe breathing disorder in sleep) and in patients with severe respiratory disorders or breathing difficulties. Consult your doctor before taking SLEEPWELL 10 TABLET.

Heart Disease

SLEEPWELL 10 TABLET should be used with caution in patients suffering from heart diseases including slow or uneven heartbeat. Consult your doctor before taking SLEEPWELL 10 TABLET.

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before taking SLEEPWELL 10 TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:

• antipsychotics such as clozapine, haloperidol, and chlorpromazine (medicines used to manage mental illness)
• antidepressants such as sertraline, venlafaxine, fluoxetine, bupropion, and desipramine (medicines used to manage depression)
• antiepileptics such as phenobarbital, phenytoin, and carbamazepine (medicines used to manage epilepsy)
• anaesthetics (medicines used to cause numbness or awareness)
• chlorphenamine, and promethazine (medicines used to manage hay fever or allergies)
• medicines used to induce calm or reduce anxiety or for managing sleep problems (hypnotics) Ex. diazepam, alprazolam, etc
• St. John’s Wort (a medicine used to manage depression and mood swings)
• skeletal muscle relaxants Ex. baclofen (a medicine used to relax muscles)
• opioids such as codeine, methadone, tramadol, pethidine, oxycodone, and morphine (medicines used for severe pain and cough)
• rifampicin (a medicine used to manage tuberculosis)
• ketoconazole, and itraconazole (medicines used to manage fungal infections)
• clarithromycin, erythromycin, ciprofloxacin (medicines used to manage bacterial infections)
• ritonavir (medicines used to manage HIV infection)
• fluvoxamine (medicines used to manage obsessive-compulsive disorder)

Overdosage:

If you or anybody else accidentally take too much SLEEPWELL 10 TABLET, consult your doctor or visit the nearest hospital immediately. Symptoms of overdose are drowsiness, confusion, sleeping deeply and possibly falling into a coma.

Synopsis

More Information

• Keep SLEEPWELL 10 TABLET out of reach from children
• Store at room temperature below 25°C

FAQs About SLEEPWELL 10 TABLET

Can I take SLEEPWELL 10 TABLET every night?

Always take SLEEPWELL 10 TABLET as recommended by your doctor. It can be taken before going to bed. Your doctor will decide the correct dosage and duration for you depending on your age, body weight, and severity of your condition.

Can SLEEPWELL 10 TABLET affect my blood test results?

Yes, SLEEPWELL 10 TABLET can affect your blood sugar levels. Always inform your doctor about the medication you are taking, before taking any blood tests.

Can SLEEPWELL 10 TABLET induce abnormal behaviour and suicidal thoughts?

Yes, SLEEPWELL 10 TABLET can cause abnormal behaviour and develop suicidal thoughts. Consult your doctor immediately if you develop any behavioural or mental abnormalities.

What are the side effects caused by SLEEPWELL 10 TABLET?

SLEEPWELL 10 TABLET may cause some side effects such as poor memory, hallucinations, sleeping problems might get worse, headaches, nightmares, nausea, vomiting, feeling drowsy during the day etc. Consult your doctor immediately if any of your side effects get worse.

Is SLEEPWELL 10 TABLET a sleeping pill?

Yes, SLEEPWELL 10 TABLET is used to induce sleep. It helps to manage patients suffering from insomnia. However, consult your doctor before taking SLEEPWELL 10 TABLET.

Can SLEEPWELL 10 TABLET cause memory loss?

Yes, SLEEPWELL 10 TABLET may cause memory loss and difficulty to concentrate. Contact your doctor if you get any symptoms.

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Author Details

Written By Dr. Dhivakaran R - BDS

Reviewed For Accuracy By Dr. Aravindan Balachandran - MBBS, MD (Psychiatry)

Last updated on 08 Nov 2022 | 05:13 PM(IST)