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Prescription requiredIpca Laboratories Ltd`Anxiolytic and hypnotic

Sove 5 mg Tablet

Zolpidem (5mg)

Available at our pharmacy counter

This medicine is dispensed in person against a valid prescription and is not sold online. Ask our pharmacist about availability, or speak to a registered doctor.

In-store reference price ₹100

Sove 5 mg Tablet is used for this medicine is used in the treatment of anxiety, insomnia, panic disorder, seizures and muscle spasm.

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Key details

Salt: Zolpidem (5mg)
Available variants: tablet 5 mg 15`S
Price: ₹100 (₹6.64 per tablet)
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: IPCA LABORATORIES LTD`

Ordering notes

This medicine is dispensed in person at a licensed pharmacy counter and is not delivered.
Returns & refunds: orders can be cancelled before dispatch; after dispatch, returns depend on the item category. Read the full policy

Composition of Sove 5 mg Tablet

Sove 5 mg Tablet contains Zolpidem (5mg). It belongs to the Benzodiazepine / sedative-hypnotic class of medicines.

Uses of Sove 5 mg Tablet

  • Anxiety
  • Insomnia
  • Panic disorder
  • Seizures
  • Muscle spasm

Benefits of Sove 5 mg Tablet

In Anxiety
Sove calms the nervous system quickly, easing acute anxiety, panic and the racing heart and tremor that go with it. It is intended for short-term use.
In Insomnia
Sove helps you fall asleep and stay asleep when sleep has broken down, so you can function the next day while the cause is dealt with.
In Panic disorder
Sove reduces the frequency and intensity of panic attacks, giving breathing space for longer-term treatment to work.
In Seizures
Sove stops a prolonged seizure or a cluster of seizures quickly, and is used in some forms of epilepsy to prevent them.
In Muscle spasm
Sove relaxes severe muscle spasm and the pain it causes, including spasm caused by nerve conditions.

How Sove 5 mg Tablet works

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

How to take Sove 5 mg Tablet

Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it unless your doctor has told you to. Take it at bedtime, or as prescribed. Taking it at about the same time each day helps you remember. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause deep unconsciousness and dangerously slow breathing, particularly with alcohol or an opioid. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Sove 5 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Sove are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:

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

Stop the medicine and get help at once 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 Sove 5 mg Tablet

AlcoholUNSAFE
Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine.
PregnancyUNSAFE
Not recommended in pregnancy. It may harm the developing baby, so tell your doctor at once if you are or might be pregnant.
Breast feedingUNSAFE
Not recommended while breastfeeding.
DrivingUNSAFE
Do not drive or operate machinery while taking this medicine.
KidneyCAUTION
Use with caution if you have kidney disease. Your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor your kidney function.
LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Consult your doctor if you have liver disease.
Habit formingYES
This medicine can cause dependence with prolonged use. Take it only under medical supervision and do not stop it abruptly.

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 Sove 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 Sove 5 mg Tablet

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

Quick tips for Sove 5 mg Tablet

  • 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:
IPCA LABORATORIES LTD`
Therapeutic class:
Anxiolytic and hypnotic
Drug class:
Benzodiazepine / sedative-hypnotic

Substitutes for Sove 5 mg Tablet

Medicines with the same active ingredient (Zolpidem (5mg)). Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.

MedicinePackPricevs Sove 5 mg Tablet
Sobrium 5 mgERIS LIFE SCIENCES PVT LTD10`S₹6535% cheaper
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Sove 5 mg Tablet FAQs

What is Sove 5 mg Tablet used for?
Sove 5 mg Tablet is commonly used for anxiety, insomnia, panic disorder, seizures and muscle spasm. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What are the benefits of Sove 5 mg Tablet?
Anxiety: Sove calms the nervous system quickly, easing acute anxiety, panic and the racing heart and tremor that go with it. It is intended for short-term use. It is also used for insomnia, panic disorder, seizures.
What is the salt in Sove 5 mg Tablet?
Sove 5 mg Tablet contains Zolpidem (5mg). If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How should I take Sove 5 mg Tablet?
Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Sove 5 mg Tablet work?
Zolpidem calms over-activity in the brain, which relieves anxiety and helps sleep come more easily.
Is Sove 5 mg Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Sove 5 mg Tablet is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Sove 5 mg Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Sove are Drowsiness, Dizziness, Unsteadiness, Poor concentration, Memory lapses. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Sove 5 mg Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Sove 5 mg Tablet is not recommended in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Sove.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Sove 5 mg Tablet?
No. Do not drink alcohol while taking Sove 5 mg Tablet.
What if I miss a dose of Sove 5 mg Tablet?
Take it as soon as you remember.
Is Sove 5 mg Tablet habit forming?
Yes. Sove 5 mg Tablet can cause dependence with prolonged use. Take Sove only as directed and for the duration your doctor advises.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Sove 5 mg Tablet?
Sobrium 5 mg has the same active ingredient and strength and is listed from ₹65 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands, the salt is the same, but excipients and release profiles can differ.
How much does Sove 5 mg Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Sove 5 mg Tablet starts at ₹100 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 5 mg 15`S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Sove 5 mg Tablet?
Sove 5 mg Tablet is manufactured by IPCA LABORATORIES LTD`. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Sove 5 mg Tablet delivered?
Sove 5 mg Tablet is a regulated medicine and is not delivered. It is dispensed in person at a licensed pharmacy counter against a valid prescription. Ask our pharmacist on WhatsApp about availability.

Sove 5 mg Tablet, Quick facts

Salt
Zolpidem (5mg)
Form
tablet
Price
₹100 (₹6.64 per tablet)
Prescription
Required (Rx)
Brand
IPCA LABORATORIES LTD`
Manufacturer
IPCA LABORATORIES LTD`
Therapeutic class
Anxiolytic and hypnotic
Drug class
Benzodiazepine / sedative-hypnotic
Habit forming
Yes
Variants
tablet 5 mg 15`S
Delivery
Standard across India

References

Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered pharmacist. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.

  1. PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
  2. CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
  3. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
  4. National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
  5. Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Sove 5 mg Tablet.
  6. World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.

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Safety disclaimer

Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.