Sleeping Pills/Tablets

Zimovane - Zopiclone/Zimovane - Datolan, 10mg. Tablets:

Zopiclone (Zimovane - Datolan)

Active ingredient: zopiclone.

Other ingredients: wheat starch (gluten content 0,1 mg.), lactose, calcium hydrogen phosphate, sodium carboxymethyl starch and magnesium stearate. Film-coating: (hydroxypropylmethylcellulose ) and titanium dioxide.

Each pack contains 28 Tablets.

1. WHAT IS ZOPICLONE (Zimovane - Datolan)

Zopiclone (Zimovane - Datolan) induces sleep . Aids sleep and reduces night time awakenings, increasing the quality of sleep and quality of awakening in the morning. zopiclone is sedative. This drug is anxiolytic, anti-convulsant and also works as a muscle-relaxant . Most cases of insominia are short-term. ( treatment should not exceed 2 weeks). Treatment should begin with the minimum dosage. Not exceeding the maximum recommended dosage
Do not take Zopiclone (Zimovane - Datolan)

You may be allergic or sensitive to any of the ingredients in these Tablets or to benzodiazepines generally.
if you suffer from any type of respiratory difficulties, sleep related or not, muscular problems and/or severe hepatic insufficiency.
if you suffer from any type of drug or alcohol dependence do not use Zimovane unless formally instructed by your doctor.
PLEASE remember that Zopiclone (Zimovane - Datolan) must not be administered to children under any circumstance.

2. Take special care with Zimovane:

Before taking Zopiclone (Zimovane - Datolan) inform your doctor for any of these reasons: - if you suffer from any type liver, kidney problems or you suffer myasthenia gravis. - you have any other diseases especially those that are medicated. - you have any type of allergies. The use of zopiclone may lead to dependence. This occurs after taking the medication continually for a long period of time. To reduce the risk of dependence to the maximum - - do not increase the dosage and do not prolong treatment more than the recommended period.
After taking sleeping medication ensure that you rest without being woken for 7 hours. Zopiclone (Zimovane - Datolan) affects the elderly more than younger patients in most cases. elderly patients may take a lower dose and consider your response to the treatment.

Pregnancy

NOT recommended
Driving and using machines

It is not recommended to use machinery or to drive after taking sleeping tablets.

3. HOW TO TAKE ZOPICLONE (Zimovane - Datolan)

Always use Zopiclone (Zimovane - Datolan) as stated.This depends on your illness. Take Zopiclone (Zimovane - Datolan) before sleep by swallowing the tablet with water or another non-alcoholic beverage. it should no take more than 20 minutes to fall asleep after taking Zopiclone (Zimovane - Datolan), make sure that you are able to sleep without being woken during at least 7 hours. If not, it may cause you to be unable to remember what occurred while you were awake (this only occurs on rare occasions). To avoid symptoms of abstinence, do not stop taking Zopiclone (Zimovane - Datolan) abruptly, mainly if you have been treated during a long period of time. Each dose must not exceed the limit, neither should the total daily dose. The dosages are as follows:

in adults: 1 tablet (7,5mg / 10mg of zopiclone)
elderly and in patients with liver or kidney problems or chronic respiratory insufficiency, a dose of � tablet (3,75 mg. of zopiclone) is recommended initially, this may be increased to 1 tablet if necessary.
You should never alter the prescribed dosage.

Effects of ceasing Zopiclone (Zimovane - Datolan) treatment:

Once ceasing this medication you may experience feelings of restlessness, anxiety, insomnia is likely, lack of concentration for long periods, headache and suffocation. Stopping treatment abruptly whilst using this medication is generally not recommended.

4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
As well as the benefits of using Zopiclone (Zimovane - Datolan) you may have some unwanted side effects , even if the medication is being taken correctly.A bitter taste in the mouth is the most common with zopiclone. Zopiclone (Zimovane - Datolan) is usually well tolerated by patients, however some patients feel tired and sleepy during the daytime, particularly at the start of treatment. Anterograde amnesia can occur, this is when the patient cannot remember what has occurred while they were awake after having taken the medication, the patient should ensure they are able to sleep during at least 7 hours without being woken. On rare occasions Zopiclone (Zimovane - Datolan) may cause sudden anxiety attacks, hallucination and sleep disorders. If this happens consult your doctor immediately.

ALL MEDICATIONS MUST BE KEPT OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDRE