Composition
Each film coated tablet contains:
eszopiclone 2 mg.
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Indications
Sleepoclone (eszopiclone) is indicated for the treatment of insomnia. In controlled outpatient and sleep laboratory studies, Sleepoclone administered at bedtime decreased
sleep latency and improved sleep maintenance.
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Dosage
Adults:
The dose of Sleepoclone should be individualized. The recommended starting dose for Sleepoclone for most non-elderly adults is 2 mg immediately before bedtime. Dosing can be initiated at, or raised, to 3 mg if clinically indicated, since
3 mg is more effective for sleep maintenance.
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How Supplied
Carton box containing 1, 2 or 3 (Al/transparent rigid
PVC film laminated with aclar ) strips, each of 10 film
coated tablets.
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Geriatric Patients
The recommended starting dose of Sleepoclone for elderly patients whose primary complaint is difficulty falling asleep is 1 mg immediately before bedtime. In these patients, the dose may be increased to 2 mg if clinically indicated. For elderly patients whose primary complaint is difficulty staying asleep, the recommended dose is 2 mg immediately before bedtime.
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