Stilnox 10 mg FC tablets
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 15 June 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.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding; potential risks to neonate.
Key Drug Interactions
- Alcohol
- CNS depressants
- Opioids
- CYP450 inhibitors
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to zolpidem
- Myasthenia gravis
- Sleep apnoea syndrome
- Severe hepatic insufficiency
- Paediatric population under 18
Common side effects
- Somnolence
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Nausea
- Fatigue
Counselling Points
- Take immediately before bed
- Avoid alcohol and CNS depressants
- Do not drive or operate machinery after use
- Treatment duration should not exceed 4 weeks
Serious warnings
- Risk of dependence and withdrawal symptoms
- Caution in respiratory insufficiency
- Amnesia risk
- Suicidal tendencies in depressed patients
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