Medploz 5mg & 10mg FC tablet
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 16 January 2023
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Short term treatment of severe insomnia.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 10 mg before bedtime; Elderly: 5 mg recommended.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 30 mins, Duration: 6-8 hours
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not established; avoid in breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Alcohol
- CNS depressants
- HIV protease inhibitors
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
- Myasthenia gravis
- Sleep apnoea
- Severe hepatic insufficiency
- Children under 18
Common side effects
- Drowsiness
- Confusion
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Amnesia
Counselling Points
- Take immediately before bed
- Limit use to 4 weeks
- Monitor for dependence
Serious warnings
- Risk of dependence
- Withdrawal symptoms
- Not for depressive syndromes
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