Zopiclone (Systemic)

Brand Names : Imovane

Proper Use of This Medicine

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

Do not take this medicine 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 medicine have not had time to wear off.

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

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

• For oral dosage form (tablets):
  • For the treatment 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 doctor.
    • Children up to 18 years of age - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

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

Storage - To store this medicine:

• 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 medicine to break down.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.