Stilnoct 6.25mg Strip Of 7 Tablets

• As per CDSCO, Stilnoct 6.25 mg tablets can be used in the short-term treatment of insomnia (sleeplessness) characterised by difficulty in sleep initiation.

• Do not take Stilnoct 6.25 mg tablets or take with caution:
• If you are allergic to any component of this medicine.
• If you have a history of substance abuse or addiction to alcohol; this medicine has a high potential for abuse and can cause both physical and psychological dependency.
• If you are pregnant or planning to conceive; Stilnoct 6.25 mg tablets can cause low birth weight, preterm delivery, and withdrawal symptoms in the baby at the time of birth.
• If you are breastfeeding.
• If you are experiencing sudden mood changes, depression, suicidal or other harmful thoughts.
• If you take any narcotic or opioid pain relievers.
• If you are diagnosed with any glaucoma (an eye disorder); this medicine can increase the fluid pressure in the eye.
• If you have respiratory problems like asthma, sleep apnea, etc.
• If you are at risk of sudden dizzy spells.
• If you have myasthenia gravis (a muscle disease)
• If you have respiratory distress (slowing and declining of breathing)
• If you are a child or adolescent under 18; this medicine increases the chances of dizziness and hallucinations in this age group.

• Side effects of Stilnoct 6.25 mg tablets include:
• Drowsiness
• Tiredness
• Dizziness
• Lightheadedness
• Constipation
• Changes in appetite
• Difficulty keeping balance

Other General Warnings

• You are an older adult over 65; Stilnoct 6.25 mg tablets may cause serious adverse effects due to slow metabolism in this age group. The dose of this medicine will have to be closely monitored.
• You have fungal infections and are under treatment for them.
• You have a history of lung, kidney, or liver disease.
• You use Ayurvedic or herbal medicines and vitamins or supplements. Some of these can interfere with Stilnoct 6.25 mg tablets and cause severe side effects.
• You experience disturbing sleep behaviours and do not remember what happened.
• You are pregnant or planning to conceive during the treatment.
• You have a seizure disorder and are taking medications for it.

• Take Stilnoct 6.25 mg tablets exactly as advised by your doctor.
• Do not exceed the dosage, even if you cannot notice the effects of this medicine.
• Take Stilnoct 6.25 mg tablets as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not break or chew this tablet.
• Do not take Stilnoct 6.25 mg tablets with other medications without informing your doctor.
• Do not consume this medicine if its packaging is broken.
• Do not abruptly stop taking Stilnoct 6.25 mg tablets; this can result in adverse effects.

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Interactions with other medicines

• Do not mix Stilnoct 6.25 mg tablets with medicines that cause drowsiness, such as antihistamines (allergy medicines), opioid painkillers, sleeping pills, etc. This can cause excessive sleepiness and lethargy.
• Do not take other sedatives like sertraline while using Stilnoct 6.25 mg tablets; this can enhance the side effects of this medicine.
• Taking Stilnoct 6.25 mg tablets with certain antidepressants or mood-elevating medicines like amitriptyline and desipramine can cause increased side effects.
• Stilnoct 6.25 mg tablets can reduce the effect of antifungal medications like itraconazole and ketoconazole.

Interactions with food items

• Take Stilnoct 6.25 mg tablets on an empty stomach, ideally before meals. Food can delay the onset of sleep and slow down the absorption of the medicine.
• Avoid coffee and caffeine-containing products that can increase sleeplessness or insomnia.