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How to Take Eszopiclone and it's Dose

Written by - Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Janani Priya, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on Jun 22, 2011

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, once a day at bedtime.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult- PO- The recommended dose is 2 mg immediately before bedtime. It may be increased if needed.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Eszopiclone

This medication is a nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic, prescribed for insomnia.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Eszopiclone

India :

Bexomer (1mg) | Zopimin S (2 mg) | Bexomer (2mg) | Zolnite (2 mg) | Zopipure (2mg) | Fulnite (1 mg) | Zolnite (1 mg) | Zopimin S (1 mg) | Fulnite (2 mg)

International :

Lunesta

Last Updated on Jun 22, 2011

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