Stilnox 12.5 mg MR Tablet
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 01.11.2018
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Short-term treatment of insomnia in adults under 65.
Dosage (summary)
12.5 mg once daily before bedtime; max 4 weeks.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 30 mins, Duration: 6-8 hours
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Avoid in pregnancy; not recommended during lactation.
Key Drug Interactions
- Alcohol
- CNS depressants
- Opioids
- CYP450 inhibitors
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to zolpidem
- Children under 18
- Severe hepatic impairment
- Sleep apnoea
- Myasthenia gravis
Common side effects
- Headache
- Somnolence
- Dizziness
- Nausea
Counselling Points
- Take immediately before bedtime
- Avoid alcohol
- Do not exceed prescribed dose
- Risk of drowsiness next day
Serious warnings
- Risk of dependence
- Amnesia
- Respiratory depression with opioids
- Psychiatric reactions
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