Drug Uses

Imovane (Zopiclone) belongs to the group of medicines called central nervous system (CNS) depressants. This medicine is used for the short-term treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulty in falling asleep, frequent nocturnal awakenings, and/or early morning awakenings. Imovane helps you get to sleep faster and sleep through the night.

How To Use
Adults, 7.5 mg just before retiring for the night. Geriatrics, patients with impaired liver function or chronic respiratory insufficiency: 3.75-7.5 mg at bedtime, depending on acceptability and efficacy.
Possible Side Effects
Bitter taste. Somnolence, confusion, anterograde amnesia or memory impairment, asthenia, euphoria, depression, bad breath, coated tongue.

Precautions
Not recommended in pregnant or nursing women. Safety-efficacy in patients 18 years of age not established. Use with caution in patients with a history of substance or alcohol abuse, impaired renal or hepatic functions, severe pulmonary insufficiency, a history of seizures j(avoid abrupt zopiclone withdrawal), depression, elderly and/or debilitated patients.

Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of this medicine, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage
Store in a dry place, at room temperature (15 to 30°C). Protect from light. (Shown in Product Recognition Section)