Dactive 12.5 Tablet

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  • Manufactured by: Zydus Cadila
  • Contains / Salt: Zolpidem (12.5 mg)

Dactive 12.5 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Dactive 12.5 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Dactive 12.5 Tablet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult(Male)
  • Disease: Insomnia
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: dose should be given at bedtime
Adult(Female)
  • Disease: Insomnia
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: dose should be given at bedtime
Geriatric
  • Disease: Insomnia
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: dose should be given at bedtime

Dactive 12.5 Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dactive 12.5 Tablet is used -

Moderate

Mild

Dactive 12.5 Tablet Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Dactive 12.5 Tablet safe for pregnant women?


    Dactive can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Dactive right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Dactive 12.5 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?


    Dactive can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Dactive 12.5 Tablet on the Kidneys?


    Dactive is not harmful for kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Dactive 12.5 Tablet on the Liver?


    Dactive has very mild side effects on the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Dactive 12.5 Tablet on the Heart?


    There are no any side effects of Dactive for the heart.

    Safe

Severe Interaction of Dactive 12.5 Tablet with Other Drugs

Dactive 12.5 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate


Dactive 12.5 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dactive 12.5 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -


Frequently asked Questions about Dactive 12.5 Tablet

  • Is this Dactive 12.5 Tablet habit forming or addictive?


    Dactive 12.5 Tablet can be addictive. You should not take it without medical advice.

    Yes
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Dactive 12.5 Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Dactive 12.5 Tablet only as per medical advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    Yes, in many cases, taking Dactive 12.5 Tablet can help with mental disorders.

    Yes

Dactive 12.5 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Dactive 12.5 Tablet


    It is safe to take Dactive 12.5 Tablet with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Dactive 12.5 Tablet


    Consumption of alcohol and Dactive 12.5 Tablet together may have severe effects on your health.

    Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Dactive 12.5 Tablet

Question about 6 years ago

Does Dactive cause anxiety?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Dactive might cause anxiety in some cases. It is a rare side effect of this drug. This effect is reversible in nature and the anxiety is relieved after discontinuation of this drug. If you are experiencing anxiety more frequently after taking this drug then discuss this with your doctor.

Question almost 7 years ago

How does Dactive work?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Dactive contains zolpidem which is a sedative & hypnotic agent. It is presumed that zolpidem works by producing the calming effect on the brain by decreasing the excessive neuronal activity of the brain which induces sleep.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take Dactive with fluoxetine?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Dactive can be taken with fluoxetine. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with fluoxetine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Dactive a benzodiazepine?

Dr. MBBS , Pediatrics, Dermatology, General Physician, Dietician, Infectious Disease, Sexual Medicine & Marital Therapy, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, AIDS/HIV Sexually Transmitted Infections

No, Dactive is not a benzodiazepine. It is a nonbenzodiazepine drug that belongs to the class of drug known as imidazopyridine which produces sedative effects similar to the benzodiazepines.

Question over 6 years ago

Does Dactive cause weight loss?

Dr. MBBS , Pediatrics, Dermatology, General Physician, Dietician, Infectious Disease, Sexual Medicine & Marital Therapy, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, AIDS/HIV Sexually Transmitted Infections

No, Dactive does not cause weight changes (weight gain or loss). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. However, if you are experiencing any unusual weight changes then it might be due to some medical condition and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ambien® (zolpidem tartrate)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 406-407

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1296-1298

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