Zopitan 3 mg (Eszopiclone)

Adult dose

Use the lowest effective dose of this medication. The recommended daily dose for adults is 1mg. If clinically necessary, the dose may be increased to 2-3mg. Because this medication may impair driving or other activities that require full alertness the following day, take it once immediately before bedtime, allowing at least 7-8 hours between taking the medication and waking. Do not exceed the recommended dose of 3mg; take once immediately before bedtime. For elderly or debilitated patients, do not exceed 2mg per day. For patients with severe hepatic impairment or those taking strong CYP3A4 inhibitors, do not exceed 2mg per day (see Interactions). For patients taking central nervous system depressants, dose adjustment may be necessary because of the potential for additive effects. Taking this medication with or immediately after a high-fat/high-calorie meal is expected to slow its absorption and reduce its effect on sleep latency.

This medication acts as a central nervous system depressant and may cause impairment in behavior the following day, so caution is advised when engaging in dangerous activities such as driving or operating machinery. Taking this medication with other central nervous system depressants or alcohol may enhance the effects and be hazardous, so it is best to avoid such combinations. This medication should be taken immediately before bedtime, and if awake after taking it, side effects such as memory loss, hallucinations, and dizziness may occur. Elderly patients or those who are frail may react more sensitively to this medicine, increasing the risk of falls, so the dose should be reduced and monitored carefully. If sleep disturbances persist or worsen, there may be other physical or mental disorders, and a doctor’s evaluation should be sought. If serious allergic reactions such as swelling of the tongue, throat, or larynx, or difficulty breathing occur after taking this medication, discontinue use immediately and seek emergency treatment. Complex sleep behaviors, such as driving or eating while not fully awake, may occur, so usage should be stopped immediately if such symptoms arise. This medication may lead to abuse and dependence, so caution is needed to avoid prolonged use or overdose. Patients with impaired liver or kidney function, the elderly, and those with depression should be particularly careful when using this medication, and dosage adjustment may be required. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should consult a physician before taking this medication, and it should not be used in children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Overdosage may lead to serious symptoms such as coma or respiratory depression, so it is important to strictly adhere to dosing guidelines and visit the emergency room if overdose is suspected. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, and it is important to keep it in its original container tightly sealed.

• Headache
• viral infection
• dry mouth
• indigestion
• nausea
• vomiting
• anxiety
• confusion
• depression
• dizziness

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius to preserve the medication’s effectiveness.

Appearance

Blue round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle