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Zopicon Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
Zopicon Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
Zopicon Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
Zopicon Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
Zopicon Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
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Composition :

ZOPICLONE-7.5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Zopicon Tablet

Zopicon Tablet belongs to a class of drugs called 'sedative-hypnotics' primarily used in the short-term treatment of insomnia. Insomnia is a disorder of sleep that causes difficulty in falling asleep or staying asleep. It may be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term) in nature due to various complications like stress, anxiety, and breathing problems.

Zopicon Tablet works by increasing GABA activity, which is a chemical messenger in the brain acting as a natural nerve-calming agent, thereby inducing sleep. Thus, Zopicon Tablet relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety, and helps to fall asleep.

Take Zopicon Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are suggested to take Zopicon Tablet as long as your doctor has prescribed it after checking your medical condition. Some people may experience dizziness, diarrhea, drowsiness, headache, nausea, vomiting, nose or throat infections, tiredness, stomach pain, double vision, and back pain. Most of these side effects of Zopicon Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Zopicon Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you notice that the tablets' effect is not as well as at the beginning of the treatment, please consult a doctor as you might have developed tolerance to Zopicon Tablet and dose adjustment may be required. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Zopicon Tablet . If you have kidney, liver, or breathing problems, severe muscle weakness, sleep apnoea (a serious condition where breathing stops and repeatedly starts in sleep), and if you have a history of depression or mental illness, please inform your doctor before taking Zopicon Tablet .

Uses of Zopicon Tablet

Treatment of Insomnia (sleeplessness)

Directions for Use

• Zopicon Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach, for effective results.• Follow your doctor’s recommendations on the dosage and timing of this medication to achieve optimal results.• Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water.• Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Zopicon Tablet is indicated for the treatment of insomnia. It is a Zopicon Tablet used in treating short term trouble in falling asleep, waking up at night, or morning, or difficulty sleeping caused by accident or any mental illness that causes tension. This medicine is a benzodiazepine hypnotic that works on the brain and increases GABA activity ( a natural body chemical that works as a messenger between nerve cells). In this way, it relaxes the body to produce good sleep. Zopicon Tablet reduces the time taken to fall asleep and increases the length of deep sleep. This relaxing good night's sleep helps the body strengthen your immune system, restore energy, make new healthy cells, and promote the body's repair.

How Zopicon Tablet Works

Zopicon Tablet works by increasing GABA activity, which is a chemical messenger in the brain acting as a natural nerve-calming agent, thereby inducing sleep. Thus, Zopicon Tablet relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety, and helps to fall asleep.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

What if I have taken an overdose of Zopicon Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Zopicon Tablet as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Stop taking Zopicon Tablet and contact your doctor right away if you notice a sudden change in sleep behaviour or not being fully awake after waking up or if you are failing trouble in doing activities you generally do. The effects of Zopicon Tablet may even remain to the next day after you wake up, so it's better to take about 7 to 8 hours of sleep after taking Zopicon Tablet . It would be best to wait for a minimum of 8 hours after taking medicine before driving or operating any machinery. Elderly people are more sensitive to undesirable effects of Zopicon Tablet , especially dizziness or confusion. Do not stop taking Zopicon Tablet without informing your doctor. It may cause drug withdrawal symptoms like vomiting or nausea. If a person takes Zopicon Tablet for a few weeks, there are fewer chances of getting addicted to drugs. However, you may be dependent on the drug if you take it for more than 4 weeks.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Do regular exercise during day time.
  • Do not take a nap during day time. Set regular timings to go to bed and wake up.
  • Relax at least 1 hour before bedtime by bathing with warm water, listening to music, or reading a book.
  • Make the bedroom dark and quiet and ensure that your pillows and mattresses are comfortable.
  • Avoid watching tv, using mobiles or laptops just before bedtime.
  • Limit caffeine intake including tea, coffee, hot chocolate, cola, and energy drinks as it may reduce the effectiveness of Zopicon Tablet .
  • Avoid alcohol consumption as it may increase the risk of psychomotor impairment (slowdown of thought process and reduced physical movements), dependence, sleepwalking, or sleep-driving.

Habit Forming

Yes

Therapeutic Class

SEDATIVE-HYPNOTIC DRUGS
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid alcohol consumption with Zopicon Tablet as it may increase the risk of dependence, psychomotor impairment (slowdown of thought process, and reduced physical movements), sleepwalking, or sleep-driving.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Zopicon Tablet is a Category C pregnancy drug and is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may cause adverse effects in the baby after birth.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Avoid breastfeeding while taking Zopicon Tablet as it may be excreted in breast milk.

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Driving

Unsafe

You may experience dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, decreased alertness, blurred, or double vision, especially the day after taking Zopicon Tablet . Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy or dizzy after taking Zopicon Tablet .

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Liver

Caution

Take Zopicon Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required. Zopicon Tablet is not recommended for severe liver disease patients.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Zopicon Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Unsafe

Zopicon Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years of age.

Have a query?

FAQs

Zopicon Tablet is used in the short-term treatment of insomnia (difficulty in falling asleep or staying asleep).

A night of good relaxing sleep helps strengthen the immune system, improves heart health, repairs tissues, and muscles. Good refreshing sleep keeps a person acting for the next day, improves mental ability, learning, and reduces stress in their body.

Some of the common causes of sleeplessness (insomnia) include stress, poor sleeping habits, mental health issues, physical medical conditions, and pain related to them, and the usage of certain medicines.

For adult persons, good quality sleep means to fall asleep within half an hour of lying awake. It means a sound sleep without frequent waking during the night, if you wakeup then lifts to sleep within some time of waking up.

It is suggested to stick to a sleeping schedule, and take about 8 hours of sleep during the night. Eat light foods at night and limit alcohol consumption, caffeine, tea, smoking, or any product that affects sleep. Take less stress and make your environment restful before sleeping.

Lying in bed with closed eyes does not mean you are sleeping; it simply means your body is resting but not your brain.

You are recommended to take Zopicon Tablet just before bedtime as it helps to sleep quickly and improve sleep quality. If you forget to take Zopicon Tablet at night, do not take it in the daytime as it may cause drowsiness, confusion, and dizziness.

Bitter or metallic taste in the mouth is a side effect of Zopicon Tablet . However, not every person faces it. If this bothers you, then it is advised to sip water and keep some water near the bed at night. You may also use some mouth wash before going to bed as it may also reduce the chance of dry mouth.

You are advised not to drink cold drink, coffee or energy drinks as it may affect the action of Zopicon Tablet . Even try to avoid heavy foods at dinner, prefer light meals like soup.

Yes, Zopicon Tablet may cause addiction if used for longer durations as it has habit forming tendencies. Therefore, take Zopicon Tablet only for the duration prescribed by the doctor.

Zopicon Tablet starts working in about 1 hour. Hence, take it just before bedtime.

Yes, Zopicon Tablet have the potential to abuse. So, take Zopicon Tablet only according to the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.

Overdose symptoms of Zopicon Tablet may include feeling drowsy, feeling confused, difficulty in breathing, floppy muscles, losing your balance, and feeling dizzy. If you experience any of these symptoms consult your doctor immediately.

Take Zopicon Tablet for as long as it has been prescribed by your doctor. However, Zopicon Tablet is typically prescribed for 2 to 4 weeks. Consult your doctor if you have concerns regarding it.

Avoid alcohol consumption with Zopicon Tablet as it may increase the risk of dependence, psychomotor impairment (slowdown of thought process, and reduced physical movements), sleepwalking, or sleep-driving.

Zopicon Tablet is safe when used exactly as prescribed by your doctor. However,it may cause side effects like dizziness, diarrhoea, drowsiness, headache, nausea, vomiting, nose or throat infections, tiredness, stomach pain, double vision, and back pain.

Rarely, Zopicon Tablet may cause a poor memory (amnesia) in some people. If you suspect memory problems while using Zopicon Tablet consult your doctor immediately.

You may experience dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, decreased alertness, blurred, or double vision, especially the day after taking Zopicon Tablet . Therefore, avoid driving after taking Zopicon Tablet .

The common side effects of Zopicon Tablet may include dizziness, diarrhoea, drowsiness, headache, nausea, vomiting, nose or throat infections, tiredness, stomach pain, double vision, and back pain. Most of these side effects of Zopicon Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.
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Last Updated

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Reference

  1. https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/zopiclone/
  2. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.5894.pdf

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