The medicine shown is labelled Temazep-CT 20 mg. The package appears to be a temazepam product, but the exact active ingredient should be confirmed from its leaflet or a pharmacist.
Complete uses and safety- Main use: Temazepam is a benzodiazepine sleeping medicine prescribed for short-term treatment of severe insomnia.
- How it works: It enhances the effect of GABA, a brain chemical that reduces nervous-system activity, helping you become sleepy.
- Possible side effects: Drowsiness the next day, dizziness, confusion, poor coordination and memory problems.
- Dependence: Regular use can lead to tolerance and dependence. Stopping suddenly after regular use may cause withdrawal symptoms.
- Important warnings: Do not combine it with alcohol, opioids (such as oxycodone or morphine), or other sedatives unless a clinician specifically manages the combination. These combinations can suppress breathing and can be fatal.
It is not intended for routine long-term treatment of insomnia without medical supervision.- Restoril — a well-known brand name in the United States.
- Normison — a brand name used in some countries, including Australia.
- Temazepam — the generic name used on many prescriptions.
- Temazepam 10 mg or 20 mg — generic products may be labelled by strength rather than a separate brand.
Brand availability and formulations vary by country, and a similar-sounding name does not guarantee the same ingredients.
Other brand names reported internationally include Temaze, Temtabs, Nortem, Tenox, Planum, and Remestan. Availability varies by country. |
