Zepam 5 5 mg

Indication

Short-term symptomatic treatment of severe anxiety (crise d'angoisse), alcohol withdrawal (sevrage alcoolique), generalised anxiety, and muscle spasms (contractures musculaires).

Ingredients

• Diazepam

Direction

Adults: usual dose 5 to 15 mg per day; in psychiatry 20 to 40 mg per day; for functional and somatic manifestations of anxiety 5 to 20 mg per day. Children: 1/2 mg per kg of body weight — use in children should remain exceptional and only under medical supervision. Read the leaflet before use. Do not exceed the prescribed dose.

Side effects

• May include drowsiness
• sedation
• muscle weakness
• dizziness
• confusion
• and ataxia. Tolerance and physical dependence can develop with prolonged use. Stop use and consult a doctor or pharmacist if you experience paradoxical reactions (agitation
• aggression)
• severe confusion
• or signs of allergic reaction.

Precautions

• Prescription
• only medicine. Risk of dependence and tolerance — duration of prescription limited. Avoid abrupt discontinuation. Avoid alcohol. May impair the ability to drive or operate machinery. Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding without medical advice. Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use if you have other medical conditions or are taking other medications.