Mogadon 5mg Tablet

Mogadon 5mg Tablet, made by Martin Dow Pharmaceuticals Ltd, is a long-acting benzodiazepine sleeping medicine. Its active ingredient is Nitrazepam 5mg, and it is used for short-term insomnia. Pack size: 5×10 tablets.

Uses of Mogadon 5mg Tablet

Mogadon 5mg Tablet is used for the short-term treatment of severe sleeplessness (insomnia) that is causing significant distress or interfering with daily life. It is intended for a few days to weeks at most, ideally alongside good sleep habits. Because it is long-acting, its effects may continue into the next day, and it is used with particular caution in older people.

How Mogadon 5mg Tablet works

Nitrazepam enhances the effect of GABA, a natural calming chemical in the brain. This reduces nerve activity, making it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep. Its long action means drowsiness can linger the following day.

Possible side effects

Mogadon 5mg Tablet can cause side effects, especially next-day effects. These include:

• Drowsiness or hangover effect the next day
• Dizziness or unsteadiness
• Confusion, especially in older people
• Poor concentration or memory
• Muscle weakness

Get urgent medical help if someone taking it has slow or shallow breathing, is very hard to wake, or has severe confusion, or if you develop thoughts of self-harm.

Precautions and warnings

• It is a controlled medicine and can cause dependence; use it only for the shortest time and do not stop suddenly after regular use, as withdrawal symptoms and rebound insomnia can occur.
• Do not drink alcohol, and do not drive or operate machinery the next day if you still feel drowsy.
• Tell your doctor if you have breathing problems, sleep apnoea, liver or kidney disease, myasthenia gravis, depression, or a history of drug or alcohol misuse.
• Taking it with opioid painkillers or other sedating medicines can dangerously slow breathing.
• Older people are more prone to falls and confusion, and it is not recommended in pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Storage

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it in the original pack until use. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

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Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.