Zomnia 5mg Tablet

Flurazepam (5mg)

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Zomnia 5mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as benzodiazepines. It is a prescription medicine used to treat insomnia. It relaxes the brain and helps to treat people who have problems with their sleeping habits.

Written By Dr. Lipika Khurana, PGDHHM, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS,
Last updated on 25 Nov 2025 | 03:05 PM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Flurazepam (5mg)

Marketer

Molekule India Pvt Ltd

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Product introduction

Zomnia 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it has a high potential of habit-forming.

If you have missed any doses, take it as soon as you remember it and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. You should not stop this medication without talking to your doctor as it may cause nausea and anxiety.

Some common side effects of this medicine include lightheadedness and impaired coordination. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Talk to your doctor about potential side effects and ways you might prevent or cope with them. You may also get side effects after stopping the treatment.

Before taking the medicine you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Zomnia 5mg Tablet can usually be mixed safely with other medicines but some medicines, including antacids and alcohol, do affect the way it works and can increase the chance of side effects. If you have been taking this medicine for a long time then regular monitoring of blood and liver functions may be required.

Uses of Zomnia Tablet

Insomnia

Benefits of Zomnia Tablet

Insomnia
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder where individuals struggle to fall or stay asleep, often leading to fatigue and poor daytime functioning. Zomnia 5mg Tablet is used to help initiate and maintain sleep through the night. It supports better sleep quality, reduces nighttime awakenings, and helps individuals feel more rested, ultimately improving daily performance and overall quality of life.

Side effects of Zomnia Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Zomnia

Dizziness
Drowsiness
Impaired coordination
Lightheadedness

How to use Zomnia Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Zomnia 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Zomnia Tablet works

Zomnia 5mg Tablet is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Quick tips

If you are taking Zomnia 5mg Tablet for the treatment of insomnia, it should not be used for more than 4 weeks.
Take it 30 to 45 minutes before bedtime and only when you have time to sleep for at least 7 hours.
The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor
Never share your medication with any other person who also has a sleep problem.
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
If you have been taking this medicine for a long time, regular monitoring of blood and liver functions may be required.
Stop taking medication and inform your doctor If you experience sleep-driving or memory loss.
Inform your doctor if you are suffering from depression, as this medicine may worsen the symptoms of depression.
Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremor, and confusion.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Zomnia 5mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Zomnia 5mg Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Zomnia 5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Zomnia 5mg Tablet may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.
As Zomnia 5mg Tablet may cause side effects such as reduced alertness, confusion, tiredness, dizziness, poor muscle coordination and this may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Zomnia 5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Zomnia 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Use of Zomnia 5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Zomnia with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Tramadol (Injection Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Flurazepam side effects such as drowsiness, excessive sedation, tiredness, dizziness or slurred speech and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the dose of Flurazepam as per the observations. It is advised to avoid driving or undertaking other tasks requiring skill and alertness.

Severe

Clozapine (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as dizziness, headaches, tremors, sleep disturbances or mood changes and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the doses as per the observations.

Severe

Tramadol (Oral Route)

Severe

Morphine (Oral Route)

Severe

Codeine (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

How long does Zomnia 5mg Tablet take to work?

Zomnia 5mg Tablet starts working slowly and continues to work for a short time even after you stop taking it. You may experience more benefit from Zomnia 5mg Tablet on the second and third nights after you start taking it. You may continue to feel the effects of Zomnia 5mg Tablet for one to two nights after you stop taking the medication.

Does Zomnia 5mg Tablet cause addiction?

Addiction is more likely to occur in patients who are alcoholics or drug addicts. Such patients should be under careful surveillance if they have been prescribed Zomnia 5mg Tablet.

Is Zomnia 5mg Tablet a sleeping pill?

Zomnia 5mg Tablet is used for the short-term treatment of sleeplessness (also known as insomnia) when it is severe. It can help overcome difficulties in falling asleep and may help if you wake up frequently in the middle of the night. Zomnia 5mg Tablet helps you to sleep but does not cure the underlying cause of your insomnia, which you should discuss with your doctor.

What if you take more than the recommended dose of Zomnia 5mg Tablet?

Taking more than the recommended dose of Zomnia 5mg Tablet may cause drowsiness, confusion, tiredness, difficulty in speaking, trouble in coordinating movements (ataxia), breathing difficulty, and impaired vision. Excess of Zomnia 5mg Tablet may rarely cause coma (loss of consciousness for a period of time) and very rarely death. If you have taken too much of Zomnia 5mg Tablet, you should immediately seek medical attention in a nearby hospital or contact your doctor.

I am unable to sleep even after taking Zomnia 5mg Tablet. Should I repeat the dose or stop it?

No, do not repeat the dose or stop taking Zomnia 5mg Tablet by yourself. In case you are unable to sleep after taking Zomnia 5mg Tablet, consult your doctor. Your doctor may adjust the dose of Zomnia 5mg Tablet depending on the severity of insomnia and response to treatment.

Is Zomnia 5mg Tablet habit forming?

Zomnia 5mg Tablet can be habit forming if you use higher than the recommended doses or for a longer period of time. It can lead to both physical and psychological dependence. This is particularly common in patients with a history of alcoholism or drug abuse or in patients with marked personality disorders. Regular monitoring in such patients is essential. Regular and repetitive use of Zomnia 5mg Tablet should be avoided and treatment should be withdrawn gradually.

What are the withdrawal effects of Zomnia 5mg Tablet?

Abrupt discontinuation of Zomnia 5mg Tablet may lead to withdrawal symptoms. These may include recurrence of sleep problems, depression, nervousness, extreme anxiety, tension, restlessness, and confusion. You may also experience mood changes, irritability, sweating, diarrhea, headache and muscle weakness.

Will taking Zomnia 5mg Tablet affect my performance the next day?

Zomnia 5mg Tablet may cause side effects such as reduced alertness, confusion, tiredness, dizziness, poor muscle coordination and double vision in some patients. This may affect the patients' performance at skilled tasks (driving, operating machinery, etc.) to a varying degree depending upon dosage, administration, and sleep pattern and individual response. Discuss with your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the side effects affecting your performance.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

1,4- benzodiazepines

Habit Forming

Yes

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Benzodiazepines

References

Stahl SM, editor. Flurazepam. In: Stahl's Essential Pschopharmacology: Prescriber's Guide. 5th ed. New York, New York: Cambridge University Press; 2014. pp. 265-68.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 573-74.
Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Flurazepam. [Updated 2018 Dec 3]. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 25 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Zomnia Tablet

Benefits of Zomnia Tablet

Side effects of Zomnia Tablet

How to use Zomnia Tablet

How Zomnia Tablet works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Tramadol (Injection Route)

Clozapine (Oral Route)

Tramadol (Oral Route)

Morphine (Oral Route)

Codeine (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

How long does Zomnia 5mg Tablet take to work?

Does Zomnia 5mg Tablet cause addiction?

Is Zomnia 5mg Tablet a sleeping pill?

What if you take more than the recommended dose of Zomnia 5mg Tablet?

I am unable to sleep even after taking Zomnia 5mg Tablet. Should I repeat the dose or stop it?

Is Zomnia 5mg Tablet habit forming?

What are the withdrawal effects of Zomnia 5mg Tablet?

Will taking Zomnia 5mg Tablet affect my performance the next day?

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Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

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