Alprocontin 0.5 Ta

Composition of Alprocontin 0.5 Ta

Alprocontin 0.5 Ta contains Alprazolam (0.5mg). It belongs to the Benzodiazepine / sedative-hypnotic class of medicines.

Uses of Alprocontin 0.5 Ta

• This medicine is used in the treatment of anxiety
• insomnia
• panic disorder
• seizures and muscle spasm.

Key benefits

• Rapid relief of severe anxiety
• Short-term help with sleep
• Controls acute seizures

How Alprocontin 0.5 Ta works

Alprazolam calms over-activity in the brain, which relieves anxiety and helps sleep come more easily.

How to take Alprocontin 0.5 Ta

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Side effects of Alprocontin 0.5 Ta

Most side effects of Alprocontin are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Unsteadiness
• Poor concentration
• Memory lapses
• Dry mouth

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Alprocontin 0.5 Ta

Warnings and precautions

These medicines cause dependence. They are intended for the shortest possible course — usually two to four weeks — and are not a long-term treatment for anxiety or sleeplessness. Never stop a regular course suddenly. Withdrawal can cause severe anxiety, tremor and fits. Your doctor will taper it slowly. Do not drive or operate machinery. Drowsiness and slowed reactions can continue into the next day. Never combine with alcohol or with opioid painkillers — together they can stop your breathing. Older people are far more likely to fall, become confused or have memory problems on these medicines. Several of these are Schedule H1 medicines and must be dispensed against a prescription and entered in the pharmacy register.

Do not take Alprocontin if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with severe breathing problems, sleep apnoea, or severe liver disease. Not for anyone with a history of dependence, except under specialist supervision.

Interactions with other medicines

Alcohol, opioids, antihistamines, muscle relaxants and other sedatives all deepen the sedation, sometimes fatally.

How to store Alprocontin 0.5 Ta

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Alprocontin 0.5 Ta

Use it for the shortest course, and ask your doctor about talking therapy and sleep routine, which work without dependence. Take it only at bedtime if it is for sleep, and allow a full night before driving. Never share these medicines, and keep them secured.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

MODI-MUNDIPHARMA PRIVATE LTD`

Therapeutic class:

Anxiolytic and hypnotic

Drug class:

Benzodiazepine / sedative-hypnotic