Description

Stilnox Brand 10mg

Stilnox Brand 10mg is a brand-name medication containing zolpidem tartrate, a non-benzodiazepine sedative-hypnotic used for the short-term treatment of insomnia. It is designed to help individuals fall asleep more quickly and is typically prescribed when non-pharmacological interventions, such as cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), have not been effective.​

 Dosage & Administration Stilnox Brand 10mg

• Standard adult dose: 10 mg taken orally immediately before bedtime. ​FDA Access Data+5nhs.uk+5MIMS+5

• Elderly or patients with liver impairment: A lower dose of 5 mg is recommended to minimize the risk of side effects. ​nhs.uk

• Important: Take only one dose per night. Avoid taking Stilnox with or immediately after a meal, as this can delay its onset of action.​Mayo Clinic+1MIMS+1MedlinePlus+3WebMD+3nhs.uk+3

 Warnings & Precautions

• Complex sleep behaviors: Zolpidem has been associated with behaviors such as sleepwalking, sleep-driving, and engaging in other activities while not fully awake, often without memory of the event. These behaviors can occur even at recommended doses and without prior history.

• Next-day impairment: Residual drowsiness and impaired alertness can persist the next day, affecting activities that require full attention, such as driving.

• Dependency and withdrawal: Prolonged use can lead to physical and psychological dependence. Abrupt discontinuation may result in withdrawal symptoms.

• Contraindications: Not recommended for individuals with a history of substance abuse, depression, or respiratory disorders.​ Key Information

• Active Ingredient: Zolpidem tartrate 10 mg per tablet.

• Manufacturer: Sanofi-Aventis.

• Available Forms: Immediate-release tablets (10 mg) and controlled-release (CR) tablets (6.25 mg and 12.5 mg).

• Appearance: White, oblong, film-coated tablets marked “SN10”. ​E – Pharma BookmyDr.com.au+1RxReasoner+1

 Indications & Dosage

• Primary Use: Short-term treatment of insomnia (typically 2–4 weeks).

• Adults: 10 mg taken once nightly, immediately before bedtime.

• Elderly or debilitated patients: 5 mg once nightly.

• Patients with liver impairment: Start with 5 mg; avoid use in severe hepatic impairment. ​MIMS+1MedicinesFAQ+1MIMS+2MedicinesFAQ+2E – Pharma Book+2

Stilnox should be taken on an empty stomach and not re-administered during the same night.​MedicinesFAQ+2Smart Medical+2Best Price Pharmacy+2

Side Effects

• Common: Drowsiness, dizziness, headache, gastrointestinal disturbances, muscle weakness.

• Serious: Anterograde amnesia, behavioral changes (e.g., aggression, hallucinations), complex sleep-related behaviors (e.g., sleepwalking, sleep-driving). ​Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)

Patients should ensure they can have an uninterrupted sleep period of 7–8 hours to minimize the risk of next-day impairment.​Smart Medical+1MedicinesFAQ+1