Nitrofen 10 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Nitrofen 10 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Insomnia

Nitrofen 10 Mg Tablet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Insomnia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Insomnia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Insomnia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice

Nitrofen 10 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Nitrofen 10 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Nitrofen can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Nitrofen right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Nitrofen 10 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Nitrofen may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Nitrofen should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Nitrofen 10 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Nitrofen on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Nitrofen 10 Mg Tablet on the Liver?

Nitrofen has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Nitrofen 10 Mg Tablet on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Nitrofen for the heart.

Safe

Nitrofen 10 Mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nitrofen 10 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Myasthenia Gravis
Liver Disease
Allergy
Lung Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Nitrofen 10 Mg Tablet

Is this Nitrofen 10 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Nitrofen 10 Mg Tablet can be addictive. You should not take it without medical advice.

Yes
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Nitrofen 10 Mg Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Nitrofen 10 Mg Tablet only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, taking Nitrofen 10 Mg Tablet can treat mental disorders.

Yes

Nitrofen 10 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Nitrofen 10 Mg Tablet

Taking Nitrofen 10 Mg Tablet with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Nitrofen 10 Mg Tablet

Taking alcohol with Nitrofen 10 Mg Tablet can be dangerous.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 405

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Mogadon (nitrazepam)