ZOLFRESH 10 TABLET

Zolfresh 10mg Tablet

Prescription Required

MANUFACTURER

Abbott

SALT COMPOSITION

Zolpidem (10mg)

STORAGE

Store below 30°C

INTRODUCTION

Zolfresh 10mg Tablet is used for short-term treatment of insomnia. It reduces sleep onset time and frequent awakening at night. This medicine improves sleep maintenance and therefore ensures sound sleep.

Zolfresh 10mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach, preferably just before going to bed. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it is habit-forming. Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include memory loss, hallucinations, agitation, headache, vertigo, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and back pain. It may also cause fatigue, stomach pain, double vision, and depression. However, these are temporary and resolve on their own after some time. Please consult your doctor if these bother you or do not away.

Zolfresh 10mg Tablet also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you and do not take alcohol with it as it may worsen the dizziness. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, hallucinations, or suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine.

Before taking Zolfresh 10mg Tablet, inform your doctor about all other medicines that you are taking, so that your doctor can advise if taking this medicine is right for you. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are suffering from any liver or kidney problems. You should avoid smoking and alcohol while using this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should not use this medicine. However, if the need arises, please consult your doctor before using it.

USES OF ZOLFRESH TABLET

Insomnia

BENEFITS OF ZOLFRESH TABLET

In Insomnia

Insomnia is a common sleep disorder in which there is difficulty in falling or staying asleep at night. Zolfresh 10mg Tablet helps treat insomnia as well as improves sleep quality. Zolfresh 10mg Tablet works by slowing activity in the brain to allow sleep. This helps you relax and feel more energetic. It also helps you concentrate better and improves your quality of life.

With Zolfresh 10mg Tablet, your sleep problems should improve within 7 to 10 days. Apart from this, it is advisable to make some lifestyle changes to sleep better.

SIDE EFFECTS OF ZOLFRESH TABLET

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Zolfresh

Memory loss

Vertigo

Vomiting

Back pain

Headache

Nausea

Dizziness

Fatigue

Sleepiness

Stomach pain

Agitation

Double vision

Depression

HOW TO USE ZOLFRESH TABLET

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Zolfresh 10mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

HOW ZOLFRESH TABLET WORKS

Zolfresh 10mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called non-benzodiazepine hypnotics. It has hypnotic, sedative, and anticonvulsant (manages fits) properties. It works by binding of the GABAA receptor chloride channel macromolecular complex (a chemical messenger) that slows the activity of the nerve cells in the brain and helps fall asleep.