Zepam 5 mg

Indication

Anxiety attacks and generalised anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and muscle contractures (spasm).

Ingredients

• Diazepam 5 mg

Direction

Use only as prescribed by a doctor. Adults: usually 5 to 15 mg per day; in psychiatry 20 to 40 mg per day; for functional and somatic symptoms accompanying anxiety 5 to 20 mg per day. Children (exceptional use only): 0.5 mg/kg body weight per day. Do not exceed the prescribed dose and do not stop abruptly after prolonged use.

Side effects

• Drowsiness
• fatigue
• reduced alertness
• Dizziness
• muscle weakness
• unsteadiness
• Memory problems (amnesia)
• Dependence and withdrawal symptoms after prolonged use
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.

Precautions

• Prescription medicine
• do not exceed the prescribed dose
• Do not drink alcohol or combine with other sedatives
• Do not drive or operate machinery if drowsy
• Avoid in pregnancy
• breastfeeding
• severe respiratory insufficiency
• sleep apnoea
• myasthenia gravis or severe liver disease unless advised by a doctor
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.