Zolfresh Cr 6.25mg Tablets

Zolfresh Tablet is a hypnotic medication. It contains zolpidem as the active substance. Zolfresh Tablet is used in the treatment of short-term sleep problems in adults.

It works by acting on your brain to help you sleep. Take Zolfresh Tablet in the exact dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking this medicine on your own.

Before starting Zolfresh Tablet, inform your doctor if you are pregnant/breastfeeding and about your complete medical history.

Dosage

Overdose

Symptoms of overdose of Zolfresh Tablet include sleepiness and fainting. If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you missed any dose of Zolfresh Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Zolfresh Tablet works by acting on your brain to help you sleep.

Directions for Use

• Take Zolfresh Tablet as a whole with sufficient water.
• Always take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
• Do not consume more than the prescribed dose.
• Do not discontinue the medicine on your own without consulting your doctor.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Zolfresh Cr 6.25mg Tablets during pregnancy?

The use of Zolfresh Tablet is not recommended in pregnancy. Women capable of becoming pregnant should talk to their doctor if they want to become pregnant or conceive during the course of the treatment.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Zolfresh Cr 6.25mg Tablets while breastfeeding?

Zolfresh Tablet may pass into the human breast milk. This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Zolfresh Cr 6.25mg Tablets?

Zolfresh Tablet may cause dizziness, sleepiness, blurred/double vision and reduced alertness. If you experience any such effects after taking this medicine that may affect your ability to drive safely, it is advised to avoid driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Zolfresh Cr 6.25mg Tablets?

No, alcohol should not be consumed while on treatment with Zolfresh Tablet as it may increase the side effects of this medicine, like sleepiness.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have a history of dependence on alcohol or drug/illicit substance.
• You have liver or lung disorders.
• You have depression or have a history of any other mental illness.
• You have recently taken zolpidem or other similar medicines for more than four weeks.
• You develop suicidal thoughts after taking this medicine.
• You are taking other medicines like central nervous system depressants or other medicines that increase zolpidem in your blood.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to zolpidem or any of the other ingredients of Zolfresh Tablet.
• If you have a condition called sleep apnoea, where you stop breathing for short periods at night.
• If you have a condition called myasthenia gravis that causes severe muscle weakness.
• If you have breathing difficulties.
• If you have liver problems.
• If you have a mental illness (psychosis).
• If you are under the age of 18.

Side effects

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Sleepiness
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Zolfresh Tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Inform your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Zolfresh Tablet may increase the effect of medicines used for treating mental problems (antipsychotics), medicines used for treating depression (sertraline, bupropion, desipramine), medicines used to treat moderate to severe pain (narcotic analgesics), medicines used for treating fits/seizures (anticonvulsants), medicines used in surgery (anaesthetics), medicines to calm or reduce anxiety or for sleep problems (hypnotics) and medicines used for treating allergies (antihistamines like chlorphenamine or promethazine).
• The use of this medicine together with opioids (used to treat pain and some cough medicines) increases the risk of drowsiness, difficulties in breathing and coma and may be life-threatening.
• Medicines used for treating fungal infections, such as ketoconazole, can increase the chance of getting side effects when taken with Zolfresh Tablet.
• Rifampicin (an antibiotic used for the treatment of tuberculosis) can reduce the effectiveness of this medicine.

Storage and disposal

• Store Zolfresh Tablet in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Zolfresh Tablet used for?

• Zolfresh Tablet is used in the treatment of short-term sleep problems in adults like:
• • Difficulty falling asleep.
• • Waking in the middle of the night.
• • Waking too early.

How does Zolfresh Tablet work?

Zolfresh Tablet works by acting on your brain to help you sleep.