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Zolfresh 5 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Insomnia.
The correct dosage of Zolfresh 5 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Zolfresh 5 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Zolfresh 5 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Zolfresh 5 Tablet is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Zolfresh 5 Tablet related warnings talks about Zolfresh 5 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Zolfresh 5 Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Depression, Angioedema are examples of such conditions. The section on Zolfresh 5 Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Zolfresh 5 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Zolfresh 5 Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Zolfresh 5 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Is the use of Zolfresh 5 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Zolfresh can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Zolfresh right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Zolfresh 5 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Zolfresh. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Zolfresh 5 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Using Zolfresh does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Zolfresh 5 Tablet on the Liver?
Side effects of Zolfresh rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Zolfresh 5 Tablet on the Heart?
Zolfresh is not harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zolfresh 5 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zolfresh 5 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Yes, you can get addicted to Zolfresh 5 Tablet. It is essential that you take [medicine] only after doctor's recommendation.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Zolfresh 5 Tablet can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Zolfresh 5 Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, Zolfresh 5 Tablet is useful in treating mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Zolfresh 5 Tablet
You can take Zolfresh 5 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zolfresh 5 Tablet
Consumption of alcohol and Zolfresh 5 Tablet together may have severe effects on your health.
Zolfresh contains zolpidem which is a sedative & hypnotic agent. It is presumed that zolpidem works by producing the calming effect on the brain by decreasing the excessive neuronal activity of the brain which induces sleep.
Rarely, Zolfresh causes a headache. It is an uncommon side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, consider taking a mild painkiller, apply balm and take rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.
Yes Zolfresh can be taken with Benadryl (diphenhydramine). Benadryl does not appear to interfere with the efficacy of Zolfresh. Hence, it is alright to take them together. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
No, Zolfresh does not cause weight changes (weight gain or loss). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. However, if you are experiencing any unusual weight changes then it might be due to some medical condition and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
No, Zolfresh is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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