Driving impairment
This medicine may affect your ability to drive or use machines.
Leaflet ZOPIMERCK 3.75mg film-coated tablets
Precautions:
Dizziness / vertigo
This medicine may cause dizziness or vertigo.
Dependence / abuse
This medicine may cause dependence or be misused.
Respiratory depression
May slow breathing, especially with alcohol or sedatives.
Avoid alcohol
Avoid alcohol during treatment.
Major drug interactions
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
Breastfeeding warning
Use during breastfeeding only on medical advice.
Pregnancy warning
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.
Elderly warning
Older people may have an increased risk of side effects.
Withdrawal / do not stop abruptly
Do not stop treatment abruptly without medical advice.
Drowsiness / sedation
This medicine may cause drowsiness or reduced alertness.
Zopiclone is a hypnotic medication used for the short-term treatment of insomnia. It belongs to the class of drugs known as z-drugs and works by binding to GABA-A receptors in the brain, inducing a sedative effect and promoting sleep. It is indicated for patients who have difficulty falling asleep, wake up frequently during the night, or wake up too early in the morning.
Zopiclone is effective in reducing sleep latency (the time it takes to fall asleep) and increasing total sleep duration. It is recommended for short-term use, typically for a period of up to 2-4 weeks, to avoid the risk of dependence or tolerance.
Common side effects include a metallic or bitter taste, dry mouth, daytime drowsiness, dizziness, and, in rare cases, complex sleep-related behaviors such as sleepwalking or eating during sleep. Prolonged use may lead to dependence, and abrupt discontinuation can cause withdrawal symptoms such as rebound insomnia or anxiety.
Zopiclone should be taken as directed by a doctor, usually before bedtime, and should not be combined with alcohol or other sedatives. Patients should avoid activities requiring alertness, such as driving, until the effects of the medication have worn off.
Zopiclone is effective in reducing sleep latency (the time it takes to fall asleep) and increasing total sleep duration. It is recommended for short-term use, typically for a period of up to 2-4 weeks, to avoid the risk of dependence or tolerance.
Common side effects include a metallic or bitter taste, dry mouth, daytime drowsiness, dizziness, and, in rare cases, complex sleep-related behaviors such as sleepwalking or eating during sleep. Prolonged use may lead to dependence, and abrupt discontinuation can cause withdrawal symptoms such as rebound insomnia or anxiety.
Zopiclone should be taken as directed by a doctor, usually before bedtime, and should not be combined with alcohol or other sedatives. Patients should avoid activities requiring alertness, such as driving, until the effects of the medication have worn off.
General data about ZOPIMERCK 3.75mg
- Substance:
- zopiclone
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-03-2026
- Product code:
- W42442005
- Concentration:
- 3.75mg
- Pharmaceutical form:
- film-coated tablets
- Quantity:
- 20
- Product type:
- Generic medicine
- Prescription status:
- TAB3 — Medicines dispensed with a special medical prescription for psychotropic substances, green in color.
Concentrations available for zopiclone
- 3.75mg
- 5mg
- 7.5mg