Imovane Dosage & Drug Information

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Core Prescribing Info

Contents

Zopiclone

Indications/Uses

Short-term treatment of insomnia in adults including difficulties w/ falling asleep, nocturnal awakening & early wakening.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 7.5 mg (1 FC tab) before retiring for the night. Patient w/ impaired liver or renal function; chronic resp insufficiency; elderly Initially 3.75 mg (½ FC tab), may increase to 7.5 mg (1 FC tab).

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Myasthenia gravis. Resp failure. Severe sleep apnea syndrome. Previously experienced complex sleep behaviors after taking Imovane. Severe hepatic insufficiency.

MIMS Class

Hypnotics & Sedatives

ATC Classification

N05CF01 - zopiclone ; Belongs to the class of benzodiazepine related agents. Used as hypnotics and sedatives.

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Imovane FC tab 7.5 mg

Packing/Price

1's

Imovane

zopiclone

Manufacturer:

Opella Healthcare