Temazepam is a medication that doctors prescribe to help people who have trouble sleeping. It's used for short-term treatment of insomnia, which means it can help you fall asleep and stay asleep when you're having difficulty with your sleep patterns.
Insomnia (short-term Use):
Adult: 10-20 Mg Once Daily At Bed Time, Alternatively 30-40 Mg Once Daily, Higher Dose Range Only To Be Administered In Exceptional Circumstances, For Debilitated Patients, Use Elderly Dose
Elderly: 10 Mg Once Daily At Bedtime, Alternatively 20 Mg Once Daily, Higher Dose Only To Be Administered In Exceptional Circumstances
Conscious Sedation For Dental Procedures:
Adult: 15-30 Mg, To Be Administered 30-60 Minutes Before Procedure
Premedication Before Surgery Or Investigatory Procedures:
Adult: 10-20 Mg, To Be Taken 1-2 Hours Before Procedure, Alternatively 30 Mg, To Be Taken 1-2 Hours Before Procedure, Higher Alternate Dose Only Administered In Exceptional Circumstances
Elderly: 10 Mg, To Be Taken 1-2 Hours Before Procedure, Alternatively 20 Mg, To Be Taken 1-2 Hours Before Procedure, Higher Alternate Dose Only Administered In Exceptional Circumstances
Content
Cap 15mg /30mg: Temazepam 15mg / 30mg.
Pregnancy
Contraindicated
Stability
Benzodiazepine
Contra Indications
Severe Respiratory Insufficiency, Cns Depression, Compromised Airway, Hyperkinesis, Not Recommended For Use Alone To Treat Chronic Psychosis Or Depression (or Anxiety Associated With Depression), Obsessional State, Phobic States, Respiratory Depression, Sleep Apnoea, Myasthenia Gravis, Severe Hepatic Impairment.
Precautions
Severe Respiratory Insufficiency, Cns Depression, Compromised Airway, Hyperkinesis, Not Recommended For Use Alone To Treat Chronic Psychosis Or Depression (or Anxiety Associated With Depression), Obsessional State, Phobic States, Respiratory Depression, Sleep Apnoea, Myasthenia Gravis, Severe Hepatic Impairment.