Nitab 20 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Nitab 20 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Insomnia

Nitab 20 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	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: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	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: For course duration follow doctor's advice
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	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: For course duration follow doctor's advice

Nitab 20 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Nitab 20 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Nitab. It is best to stop taking Nitab immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Nitab 20 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Nitab may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Nitab 20 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Nitab may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Nitab 20 Tablet on the Liver?

Side effects of Nitab rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Nitab 20 Tablet on the Heart?

Using Nitab does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Nitab 20 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nitab 20 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Myasthenia Gravis
Liver Disease
Allergy
Lung Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Nitab 20 Tablet

Is this Nitab 20 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Yes, you can get addicted to Nitab 20 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 Nitab 20 Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Nitab 20 Tablet only as per medical advice.

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

Yes, this Nitab 20 Tablet works for mental disorders.

Yes

Nitab 20 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Nitab 20 Tablet

Taking Nitab 20 Tablet with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Nitab 20 Tablet

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Nitab 20 Tablet as it can have severe side effects.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 405

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Mogadon (nitrazepam)