Zilion SL 10 Tablet

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

No, Zilion Sl is not addictive but it can lead to dependency if taken in higher doses for the longer duration. Since Zilion Sl is prescribed for the short-duration treatment of insomnia, you are advised not to take in more than the recommended doses and for a longer duration to avoid dependency on this drug for inducing sleep.

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Zilion Sl 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.

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

Rarely, Zilion Sl can raise blood sugar levels in diabetic patients. However, the cause behind this is unknown. You are advised to monitor your blood sugar levels from time to time if you are already suffering from diabetes and if you notice any change in your blood sugar levels then discuss it with your doctor, he might change the doses of your diabetes medications.

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Zilion Sl may cause nausea and vomiting in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this drug. For relief from nausea and vomiting try to take lime water, avoid eating spicy food even if it persists or becomes severe then discuss it with your doctor.

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

Take one tablet of Zilion Sl at bedtime or as advised by your doctor. Ideally, oral Zilion Sl should be taken empty stomach because the presence of food might affect the absorption of this drug from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea, myasthenia gravis, and compromised respiratory function.