Zolsoma 10 Tablet is a combination medication containing 'sedative-hypnotics' used in the treatment of insomnia. Insomnia is a disorder of sleep that causes difficulty in falling asleep or staying asleep. It may be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term) in nature due to various complications like stress, anxiety, and breathing problems.

Zolsoma 10 Tablet contains Zolpidem and Melatonin, primarily used to treat insomnia. Zolpidem works by increasing the activity of GABA, which is a chemical messenger in the brain, acting as a natural nerve-calming agent, thereby inducing sleep. Melatonin is a natural hormone that helps to maintain the normal sleep cycle (waking up and falling asleep).  Thus, Zolsoma 10 Tablet relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety, and helps to fall asleep.

Take Zolsoma 10 Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Zolsoma 10 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending upon your medical condition. Preferably take Zolsoma 10 Tablet empty stomach and just before bedtime. In some cases, you may experience nausea, headache, diarrhoea, drowsiness, and dizziness. Most of these side effects of Zolsoma 10 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before starting Zolsoma 10 Tablet . Do not stop taking Zolsoma 10 Tablet even if you feel better, as it may lead to unpleasant side effects. Zolsoma 10 Tablet is known to cause drowsiness, so do not drive or operate machinery. Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may reduce the effectiveness of Zolsoma 10 Tablet . Zolsoma 10 Tablet should not be used for daily naps.

Zolsoma 10 Tablet is a sleeping pill used to treat insomnia (difficulty in falling or staying asleep). Zolpidem increases the activity of GABA (a chemical messenger in the brain that acts as a natural nerve-calming agent) that is involved in inducing sleep. Melatonin is a natural hormone that helps to maintain the normal sleep cycle (waking up and falling asleep). Thus, Zolsoma 10 Tablet relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety, and helps to fall asleep. Appropriate lifestyle changes are recommended along with Zolsoma 10 Tablet to improve the quality of sleep.

Do not take Zolsoma 10 Tablet if you are allergic to Zolsoma 10 Tablet or any of its ingredients. If you notice that the tablets are not working as well as they did in the beginning of the treatment, please consult a doctor as you might have developed tolerance to Zolsoma 10 Tablet , and dose adjustment may be required. Zolsoma 10 Tablet contains Zolpidem, a category C pregnancy drug, and is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may cause adverse effects in the baby after birth. If you are a breastfeeding mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Zolsoma 10 Tablet . If you have kidney, liver, or breathing problems, severe muscle weakness, sleep apnoea (a severe condition in which breathing stops and starts repeatedly in sleep), and if you have a history of depression or mental illness, please inform your doctor before taking Zolsoma 10 Tablet . Maintain a time gap of a minimum of 8 hours between taking Zolsoma 10 Tablet and driving to reduce the risk of increased adverse effects.

• Do regular exercise during day time.
• Do not take a nap during day time. Set regular timings to go to bed and wake up.
• Relax at least 1 hour before bedtime by bathing with warm water, listening to music, or reading a book.
• Make the bedroom dark and quiet, and ensure that your pillows and mattresses are comfortable.
• Avoid watching tv, using mobiles or laptops just before bedtime.
• Limit caffeine intake, including tea, coffee, hot chocolate, cola, and energy drinks, as it may reduce the effectiveness of Zolsoma 10 Tablet .
• Avoid alcohol consumption as it may increase the risk of psychomotor impairment (slowdown of thought process and reduced physical movements), dependence, sleepwalking, or sleep-driving.

• You are advised to take Zolsoma 10 Tablet on an empty stomach as taking Zolsoma 10 Tablet with food may reduce the effect of Zolsoma 10 Tablet .
• If you are depressed or have depression in the past, please inform your doctor before taking Zolsoma 10 Tablet as it may increase self-harming or suicidal thoughts.
• If you notice any behavioural side effects such as delusions (false belief), nightmares, irritability, restlessness, aggressiveness, or hallucinations (hear, feel or see things that are actually not present), please contact your doctor.
• If you are allergic to any sugars, inform your doctor as Zolsoma 10 Tablet contains lactose.

Insomnia: It is a disorder of sleep associated with problems in falling asleep or staying asleep. It may be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term) in nature. Acute insomnia may last from one night to a few weeks and occurs due to stress or life changes. Chronic insomnia may last from more than 3 nights per week to more than 3 months. Insomnia is mostly caused due to depression, stress, anxiety, jet lag, shift work, uncomfortable beds, chronic illness, caffeine, nicotine, alcohol intake, or certain medicines. It may be treated using sleeping pills, behaviour therapy, sleep habits changes, and identifying and treating chronic conditions.