ZOLFRESH 10MG TABLET contains Zolpidem, which belongs to the group of medicines known as Hypnotics. It is used in the short-term treatment 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.

ZOLFRESH 10MG 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.

ZOLFRESH 10MG 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.

ZOLFRESH 10MG TABLET is not recommended for use by pregnant and breastfeeding women. ZOLFRESH 10MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age. ZOLFRESH 10MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients above age 65 years. The common side effects of taking ZOLFRESH 10MG 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 ZOLFRESH 10MG TABLET

• Short-term treatment of Insomnia (sleeping disorder)

HOW ZOLFRESH 10MG TABLET WORKS

ZOLFRESH 10MG TABLET helps to treat 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.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take ZOLFRESH 10MG 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 treatment for you depending on your age, body weight and disease condition.

SIDE EFFECTS OF ZOLFRESH 10MG 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 treat diarrhoea. Contact your doctor if the diarrhoea gets worse.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

PREGNANCY

ZOLFRESH 10MG 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 ZOLFRESH 10MG TABLET.

BREASTFEEDING

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

ALCOHOL

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

KIDNEY

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

LIVER

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

ALLERGY

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

LUNGS

ZOLFRESH 10MG 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 ZOLFRESH 10MG TABLET.

HEART DISEASE

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