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24.50

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Insomnia

COMPOSITION:
Zaleplon (5mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
neuro cns

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Zaso 5mg Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Zaso 5mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Zaso 5mg Capsule is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Zaso 5mg Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

Zaso 5mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zaso 5mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Zaso 5mg Capsule in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Zaso 5mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zaso 5mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Zaso 5mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Zaleplon   5mg

Uses of Zaso Capsule
Zaso 5mg Capsule is used in the treatment of insomnia.

How to use Zaso Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Zaso 5mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Zaso Capsule works
Zaso 5mg Capsule belongs to a group of medicines called sedative-hypnotics. It works by slowing activity of the nerve cells in the brain and helps fall asleep.

Side Effects:

Common Sleepiness, Dizziness, Uncoordinated body movements, Memory impairment, Nervousness, Headache.

Expert advice for Zaso Capsule
Your doctor has prescribed Zaso to help you fall asleep faster and sleep for longer. Take Zaso once while going to bed and do not repeat in the same night. Not for long-term use as it can be habit-forming. Along with taking Zaso, follow simple tips to establish a sleep routine: Go to sleep and wake up at the same time each day; avoid drinking alcohol, smoking, or consuming coffee/tea four to six hours before going to bed; avoid large meal before bedtime; do not exercise right before going to bed; make sure the bedroom is quiet and dark; avoid daytime nap. Do not abruptly stop the medicine if you have been regularly using it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Zaso a benzodiazepine?
Zaso is a hypnotic agent with a chemical structure unrelated to benzodiazepines

Q. Does Zaso contain aspirin?
It does not contain aspirin

Q. Is Zaso addictive or a controlled substance or narcotic?
Yes, Zaso is a controlled substance and can be addictive, even at regular doses

Q. Is Zaso safe?
Zaso is safe if used at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor.Please follow your doctor's advice regarding its use

Q. Is zaleplon like zolpidem (Ambien)?
Zaleplon and zolpidem are hypnotics used for sleeplessness with unrelated chemical structure. Though they work by acting specifically on receptors in the brain called GABA-A receptors, their effects are different

Q. Does Zaso cause weight gain or hair loss?
Weight gain and hair loss are rare or uncommon side effects of Zaso. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience one or more such symptoms and stop taking Zaso immediately.

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