Zolpil 10 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Zolpil 10 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Insomnia

Zolpil 10 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

Zolpil 10 Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Zolpil 10 Tablet is used -

Moderate

Memory problems
Hallucinations
Depression (Read More - From Meditation to Nutrition: Home Remedies for Easing Depression)

Mild

Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Headache
Agitation
Diarrhoea
Nausea or vomiting
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Dry Mouth
Drowsiness
Back Pain (Read More - From Heat Therapy to Herbal Teas: Home Remedies for Back Pain)

Zolpil 10 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Zolpil 10 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Zolpil may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Zolpil again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Zolpil 10 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Zolpil. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Zolpil 10 Tablet on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Zolpil on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Zolpil 10 Tablet on the Liver?

Side effects of Zolpil rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Zolpil 10 Tablet on the Heart?

You can take Zolpil without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Zolpil 10 Tablet with Other Drugs

Zolpil 10 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Chloramphenicol

Codeine

Tramadol

Moderate

Dextromethorphan

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Phenytoin

Zolpil 10 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zolpil 10 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Depression
Angioedema
Suicidal Tendency
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

Frequently asked Questions about Zolpil 10 Tablet

Is this Zolpil 10 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Yes, you can get addicted to Zolpil 10 Tablet. It is essential that you take [medicine] only after doctor's recommendation.

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

After taking Zolpil 10 Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Zolpil 10 Tablet only as per medical advice.

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

Zolpil 10 Tablet has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.

Yes

Zolpil 10 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zolpil 10 Tablet

Taking Zolpil 10 Tablet with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Zolpil 10 Tablet

Consumption of alcohol and Zolpil 10 Tablet together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe

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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