APO-OXAZEPAM TAB 30MG 50

Category: Prescription Drug

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Alepam is used for:

• anxiety, such as the anxiety associated with depression
• tremor, anxiety and confusion associated with alcohol withdrawal.

Alepam contains the active ingredient oxazepam, 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 Alepam has been prescribed for you.

Your doctor may have prescribed Alepam for another reason.

In general, benzodiazepines such as Alepam 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.

Alepam is not recommended for use in children under 16 years of age, as its safety and effectiveness have not been established in this age group.

Alepam 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 varies from person to person, depending on age and the condition being treated.

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

Elderly people may need smaller doses.

Alepam is not approved for use in children under 16 years of age.

How to take Alepam

Swallow the tablets with a glass of water.

Alepam can be taken with or without food.

If you forget to take Alepam

If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and take your next dose when you are meant to.
Otherwise, take the missed dose as soon as you remember, and then go back to taking your tablets as you would normally.
Do not take a double dose to make up for the dose you missed.
If you are not sure what to do, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

How long to take Alepam for

Take Alepam only for as long as your doctor recommends.

Usually, Alepam 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 Alepam (overdose)

Immediately telephone your doctor, or the Poisons Information Centre (telephone 13 11 26), or go to Accident and Emergency at the nearest hospital, if you think you or anyone else may have taken too much Alepam.
Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning.

You may need urgent medical attention.

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

Ingredients

The active ingredient in Alepam is oxazepam.

• Each Alepam 15 tablet contains
• 15 mg of oxazepam.
• Each Alepam 30 tablet contains
• 30 mg of oxazepam.

The tablets also contain the following inactive ingredients:

• lactose
• maize starch
• quinoline yellow CI47005 (E104)
• erythrosine CI45430 (E127)
• magnesium stearate.

The tablets are gluten free.