Product Overview/Feature
Code:702370-002
Belsomra Tablets 15mg : 100 tablets
Sale Price:US$254.49
Warehouse | Japan1 |
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Manufacturer | MSD |
Brand | MSD |
JAN Code | 4987185808781 |
GS1 | 14987185808788 |
Ingredient Code | 1190023 |
Shipping Schedule | 5 to 10 working days after payment |
Description
This medicine helps you fall asleep easier and/or stay asleep longer by blocking the binding of the wake-promoting neuropeptides orexins to its receptors.
It is usually used for treatment of insomnia.
Presentation
Feature
oval, white tablet, long diameter: 10.3mm, short diameter: 5.6mm, thickness: 4.0mm
Active Ingredients
Suvorexant 15mg
Effect/Efficacy
This medicine helps you fall asleep easier and/or stay asleep longer by blocking the binding of the wake-promoting neuropeptides orexins to its receptors.
It is usually used for treatment of insomnia.
Usage/Dosage
In general, for adults, take 20 mg of the active ingredient at a time; and for elderly patients, take 15 mg of the active ingredient at a time; once a day, just before bedtime. The dose may be adjusted to 10mg of the active ingredient at a time; once a day, just before bedtime, according to the concomitant medicines. This medicine contains 15 mg of the active ingredient per a tablet. Strictly follow the instructions.
Take the medicine just before bedtime. Do not take the medicine if you need to get up to do some work after sleeping for a few hours.
Taking the medicine with food and just after eating should be avoided.
If you miss a dose, take a dose when you have plenty of time until getting up on the next morning. You should never take two doses at one time.
If you accidentally take more than your prescribed dose, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor instructs you to do so.
Cautions
If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch, rash, etc.) to any medicines.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may interact to enhance or diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements as well as other prescription medicines.)
Since the effect of this medicine may extend after next morning, and sleepiness and the decline in attentiveness, concentration, reflex movement ability, etc. may occur, do not engage in machinery operation accompanying the risk such as driving a car.
Do not drink alcohol while taking the medicine. It can increase your chances of getting adverse reactions.
Keep out of the reach of children. Store away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture.
Discard the remainder. Do not store them.
Contraindication
The most commonly reported adverse reactions include somnolence, headache and fatigue. If any of these symptoms occur, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
The symptoms described below are rarely seen as initial symptoms of the adverse reactions indicated in brackets. If any of these symptoms occur, stop taking this medicine and see your doctor immediately.
No pertinent entries.
The above symptoms do not describe all the adverse reactions to this medicine. Consult with your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any symptoms of concern other than those listed above.