Lormetazepam, a prescription-only medicine, treats short-term insomnia. The medication comes to be particularly useful when insomnia is disabling for the patient or is excessively stressful. Lormetazepam prolepha 2 mg is now available in the Netherlands.
Key Ingredients:
- Lormetazepam
- Lactose
- Maize starch
- Polyvinylpyrrolidone
- Magnesium stearate
Indications:
- Short-term treatment of insomnia
Usage Instructions:
- The doctor is to define the duration and dosage of the therapy and customize it for each patient.
- For the shortest possible time, the lowest effective dose is prescribed.
- The duration of treatment seldom exceeds a few days, a couple of weeks, or four weeks.
- To extend the duration of the treatment, one must follow it with a re-evaluation of the need for continued therapy.
- The dosage for adults is typically 1 mg to 1.5 mg just before retiring for bed.
- The dosage is typically slightly lower for the elderly.
- Doctors do not prescribe Lormetazepam for children.
Precautions:
- The sedative effects of alcohol enhance upon using Lormetazepam. Avoid alcohol consumption when taking Lormetazepam.
- Do not drive or operate machinery when taking Lormetazepam unless you are sure how the medicine affects you.
- Adverse side effects such as fatigue, drowsiness, dizziness, muscle fatigue, and ataraxia are associated with Lormetazepam.
- Lormetazepam is not intended to be the primary discourse for psychotic illness or depressive disorders.
- Discuss the other medicines you take and your medical history with your doctor when taking Lormetazepam.
Storage:
- Store lormetazepam in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
- Keep away from the reach of children.
Benefits:
- Reduces central nervous system (CNS) activity
- Produces muscle relaxant, anxiolytic, and sedative effects
- Does not produce significant sedation after waking
