Zopiclone 7.5mg

Zopiclone 7.5 mg Tablet

Zopiclone 7.5 mg Tablet is a prescription sleep medicine used for the short-term treatment of insomnia in adults. It belongs to the hypnotic (“Z-drug”) class and helps people fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake less often during the night.

Each film-coated tablet contains 7.5 mg of zopiclone. It is intended for short-term use only, typically for a few days to two weeks, and generally should not exceed four weeks including dose tapering.

What Is Zopiclone?

Zopiclone is a benzodiazepine-like hypnotic medicine that acts on the brain to promote sleep. It helps reduce sleep latency (time taken to fall asleep), increases total sleep duration, and reduces nighttime awakenings.

It is not a general cure for the underlying cause of insomnia. Sleep hygiene, stress management, and treatment of medical or mental-health causes may also be needed.

Who Can Use It?

Zopiclone 7.5 mg is for adults aged 18 years and above with short-term insomnia, including difficulty falling asleep, waking during the night, or waking too early.

It may not be suitable for people with certain conditions. A doctor should assess suitability before prescribing.

Do not use without medical advice if you have:

• Allergy to zopiclone or tablet ingredients
• Myasthenia gravis
• Severe breathing problems or respiratory failure
• Severe sleep apnoea
• Severe liver impairment
• A history of complex sleep behaviours after sleeping medicines

It is generally not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless a doctor specifically advises it.

How To Use

• Take one 7.5 mg tablet by mouth shortly before bedtime, unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Swallow the tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew it.
• Take only one dose per night; do not take another tablet if you wake during the same night.
• Take it only when you can get a full 7–8 hours of sleep before needing to be active.
• Do not exceed 7.5 mg in 24 hours.
• Older adults or people with liver or kidney problems may need a lower starting dose, such as 3.75 mg, as decided by a doctor.
• Do not stop suddenly after regular use; ask your doctor about gradually reducing the dose to reduce withdrawal or rebound insomnia risk.

Benefits

• Helps people fall asleep more quickly.
• May increase total sleep duration.
• Can reduce the number of nighttime awakenings.
• Provides short-term relief from distressing insomnia symptoms.
• Starts working relatively quickly, often within about 30–60 minutes.

Side Effects

Common side effects include a bitter or metallic taste, drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, and coordination problems. Drowsiness can sometimes continue into the next morning.

Less common but important effects include memory problems, confusion, unusual dreams, and rare complex sleep behaviours such as sleepwalking, eating, driving, or making calls while not fully awake.

Seek urgent medical help for signs of a serious allergic reaction, severe breathing difficulty, severe confusion, hallucinations, depression, or thoughts of self-harm.

Important Warnings

• Do not drink alcohol while taking zopiclone; alcohol can dangerously increase sedation.
• Avoid driving, operating machinery, or making important decisions until you know how it affects you.
• Do not combine it with other sleeping pills, sedatives, opioids, or medicines that cause drowsiness unless your doctor approves.
• Long-term use can lead to tolerance, dependence, and withdrawal symptoms.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of substance misuse, depression, anxiety, breathing disorders, or liver/kidney disease.

Storage Instructions

• Store below 25°C, in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Keep the tablets in the original packaging until use.
• Keep out of reach and sight of children and pets.
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack.
• Return unused or expired medicine to a pharmacy for safe disposal; do not flush it down the toilet unless instructed.

Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the prescription label, patient information leaflet, and your healthcare professional’s guidance.