Zolfresh ER 12.5 Tablet

Composition of Zolfresh ER 12.5 Tablet

Zolfresh ER 12.5 Tablet contains Zolpidem (12.5mg).

Uses of Zolfresh ER 12.5 Tablet

Insomnia

Key benefits

• In Insomnia Zolfresh 12.5mg Tablet ER is used to manage short-term sleep problems like difficulty falling asleep or waking up during the night. It helps promote faster sleep onset and longer
• more restful sleep
• so you can wake up feeling more refreshed. This can improve your energy
• mood
• and focus during the day.

How Zolfresh ER 12.5 Tablet works

Zolfresh 12.5mg Tablet ER belongs to a group of medicines called non-benzodiazepine hypnotics. It has hypnotic, sedative, and anticonvulsant (manages fits) properties. It works by binding of the GABAA receptor chloride channel macromolecular complex (a chemical messenger) that slows the activity of the nerve cells in the brain and helps fall asleep.

How to take Zolfresh ER 12.5 Tablet

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Side effects of Zolfresh ER 12.5 Tablet

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

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

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 Zolfresh ER 12.5 Tablet

Interactions with other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take, including over-the-counter products, vitamins and herbal or ayurvedic preparations, before starting Zolfresh ER. Some combinations can change how Zolfresh ER works or raise the chance of side effects.

How to store Zolfresh ER 12.5 Tablet

Store Zolfresh ER below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the pack tightly closed and out of the reach of children. Do not use it after the expiry date printed on the pack.

Expert advice for Zolfresh ER 12.5 Tablet

Your doctor has prescribed Zolfresh 12.5mg Tablet ER to help you fall asleep faster and sleep for longer. It is best taken without food, as a high-fat meal can reduce its absorption and effect. Take it 30 to 45 minutes before bedtime and only when you have time to sleep for at least 7 hours. It makes you feel dizzy the next morning. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. It does not affect total sleep time. However, it reduces sleep onset time and frequency of awakening at night. Never share your medication with any other person who also has a sleep problem. Inform your doctor if your sleep doesn’t improve after 7 to 10 days of treatment. Stop taking medication and inform your doctor If you experience sleep driving or memory loss. Do not stop taking medication suddenly as it may lead to anxiety, mood changes, and restlessness.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ABBOTT INDIA LTD

Therapeutic class:

NEURO CNS

Chemical class:

Phenylimidazoles