Zopiclone : How to Use

Zopiclone - Systemic

Brand Names

Imovane Zopiclone *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

Take this drug only as directed by your family doctor . Do not take more of it, do not take it more often and do not take it for a longer time than your family doctor ordered. If too much is taken, it may become habit-forming - causing mental or physical dependence.

Do not take this drug when your schedule does not permit you to get a full night's sleep - 7 to 8 hours . If you must wake up before this, you may continue to feel drowsy and may experience memory problems, because the effects of the drug have not had time to wear off.

Dosage

The dose of zopiclone will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of zopiclone If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

The number of tablets that you take depends on the strength of the drug.

For oral dosage form - tablets:
- For the treat of insomnia - trouble in sleeping
  - Adults 5 to 7.5 milligrams - mg at bedtime.
  - Older adults 3.75 mg at bedtime; dose may be increased to 5 to 7.5 mg as determined by your family doctor.
  - Children up to 18 years of age Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.