Zilion SL 10mg Tablet
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
77.60

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Insomnia

COMPOSITION:
Zolpidem (10mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
neuro cns

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Zilion SL 10mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Zilion SL 10mg Tablet 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

Zilion SL 10mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.Zilion SL 10mg Tablet is safe as per American Association of Pregnancy.

Driving

Zilion SL 10mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

SAFE
Kidney
SAFE

Zilion SL 10mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Zilion SL 10mg Tablet is recommended.However, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Zilion SL 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zilion SL 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Zilion SL 10mg Tablet is generally started at a low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Zolpidem   10mg

Uses of Zilion SL Tablet
Zilion SL 10mg Tablet is used in the treatment of insomnia.

How to use Zilion SL Tablet
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. Zilion SL 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Zilion SL Tablet works
Zilion SL 10mg Tablet 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 Zilion SL Tablet
Your doctor has prescribed Zilion sl to help you fall asleep faster and sleep for longer. Take Zilion sl 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 Zilion sl, 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. Does Zilion sl make you high?
Zilion sl produces a calming effect on the brain and induces sleep. This calming effect may be perceived as pleasant or feeling high by some individuals. On prolonged use, Zilion sl may also make an individual dependent such that they are not be able to sleep or function normally without taking it

Q. Does Zilion sl have paracetamol (acetaminophen) or aspirin in it?
No, Zilion sl does not have paracetamol (acetaminophen) or aspirin in it

Q. Does Zilion sl expire?
Like all medicines, Zilion sl has an expiry date, which is printed on the tablet strip or bottle. Zilion sl should not be taken beyond this date.

Q. Can I take Zilion sl with prednisone?
No drug-drug interactions have been found Zilion sl taken with prednisone. However always consult with your doctor before taking these medicines together.

Q. Does Zilion sl help with anxiety?
Zilion sl is used to treat insomnia, which may help ease anxiety in some patients, although doctors do not prescribe Zilion sl for anxiety alone because it does not work in the same manner as other sedatives anti-anxiety drugs