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Drug information on Fulnite (2 mg) (Eszopiclone) from Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd.

Fulnite (2 mg)   Tablet   Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd. Generic : Eszopiclone	69.00 2mg 10 Tablets

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Information Checked by Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Further Checked by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Jun 22, 2011

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Insomnia

Sleep Disorder

•   Body as a Whole : Headache, viral infections and accidental injury.

•   Gastrointestinal : Dry mouth, indigestion, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

•   Central Nervous System : Anxiety, confusion, depression, dizziness, hallucinations, decreased sexual activity, nervousness, drowsiness, abnormal dreams and nerve pain.

•   Respiratory : Infections.

•   Skin : Rash and itching.

•   ENT : Unpleasant taste.

•   Genitourinary : Painful menstrual periods, breast enlargement in male and urinary tract infections.

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

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

Hypersensitivity.

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of depression, mental illness, suicidal thoughts, alcoholism, any allergy, who are taking other medications, liver disease, breathing problem, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause drowsiness or dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

• Avoid alcohol consumption.

• Patient may develop with increased risk of amnesia (memory loss); if it is so consult with your doctor.

• It should not be used in children less than 18 years old.

Avoid excess dosage.

Store it at room temperature (15 to 30°C), and in an airtight container.