ALODORM TAB 5MG 25

Category: Prescription Drug

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Alodorm is used to treat insomnia (sleeping problems).

Alodorm contains the active ingredient nitrazepam, which belongs to a group of medicines called benzodiazepines. These medicines are thought to work by their action on brain chemicals.

Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why Alodorm has been prescribed for you.

Your doctor may have prescribed Alodorm for another reason.

In general, benzodiazepines such as Alodorm should be taken for short periods only (for example 2 to 4 weeks). Continuous long-term use is not recommended unless advised by your doctor. The use of benzodiazepines may lead to dependence on the medicine.

Alodorm is available only with a doctor`s prescription.

Follow all directions given to you by your doctor and pharmacist carefully.

They may differ from the information contained in this leaflet.

If you do not understand the instructions on the label, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

How much to take

The dose may vary from person to person.

Your doctor will tell you how many tablets you need to take each day.

The usual adult dose is 1 to 2 tablets at bedtime.

Elderly people may need smaller doses.

Alodorm is not recommended for children.

How to take it

Swallow the tablets with a glass of water.

If you forget to take it

If you forget to take Alodorm before you go to bed and you wake up late in the night or early in the morning, do not take Alodorm as you may have trouble waking in the morning.
If you have any questions about this, check with your doctor or pharmacist.

How long to take it

Take Alodorm only for as long as your doctor recommends.

Usually, Alodorm should be taken for short periods only (for example 2 to 4 weeks). Continuous long-term use is not recommended unless advised by your doctor. The use of benzodiazepines may lead to dependence on the medicine.

If you take too much (overdose)

Immediately telephone your doctor, or the Poisons Information Centre (telephone 13 11 26) for advice, or go to Accident and Emergency at the nearest hospital, if you think you or anyone else may have taken too much Alodorm.
Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning. Also report if any other medicine or alcohol has been taken.

You may need urgent medical attention.

If you take too much Alodorm, you may feel drowsy, tired, confused, dizzy, have difficulty breathing, feel weak or become unconscious.

Ingredients

The active ingredient in Alodorm is nitrazepam.

Each Alodorm tablet contains 5 mg of nitrazepam.

The tablets also contain the following inactive ingredients:

• lactose
• maize starch
• pregelatinised maize starch
• purified talc
• colloidal anhydrous silica
• magnesium stearate.

The tablets are gluten free.