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Temaze is used to treat sleeping problems, also called insomnia.
Temaze belongs to a group of medicines called benzodiazepines. These medicines are thought to work by their action on brain chemicals.
In general, benzodiazepines such as Temaze should be taken for short periods only (for example 2 to 4 weeks). Continuous long term use is not recommended unless advised by your doctor. The use of benzodiazepines may lead to dependence on the medicine.
Temaze is not recommended for use in children under the age of 16, as its safety and effectiveness have not been established in this age group.
Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why Temaze has been prescribed for you.
Your doctor may have prescribed Temaze for another reason.
Temaze is available only with a doctor`s prescription.
Follow all directions given to you by your doctor and pharmacist carefully.
They may differ from the information contained in this leaflet.
If you do not understand the instructions on the pack, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
The dose varies from person to person.
The usual starting dose is one 10 mg tablet each night. Your doctor may adjust this dose depending on how you respond to this medicine. This depends on your condition and whether or not you are taking any other medicines.
Elderly people over 65 years of age may need smaller doses.
Swallow the tablets whole with a full glass of water.
Take Temaze tablets one hour before going to bed.
Temaze can be taken with or without food.
Keep taking Temaze for as long as your doctor recommends.
Usually, Temaze should be taken for short periods only (for example 2 to 4 weeks). Continuous long term use is not recommended unless advised by your doctor. The use of benzodiazepines may lead to dependence on the medicine.
If you forget to take Temaze before you go to bed and you wake up late in the night or early in the morning, do not take Temaze as you may have trouble waking in the morning.
Do not take a double dose to make up for the dose you missed.
This may increase the chance of you getting an unwanted side effect.
If you are not sure what to do or have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Immediately telephone your doctor, or the Poisons Information Centre (telephone 13 11 26) for advice, or go to Accident and Emergency at the nearest hospital, if you think you or anyone else may have taken too much Temaze. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning.
You may need urgent medical attention.
If you have taken too much Temaze, you may feel drowsy, tired, confused, dizzy, have difficulty breathing, feel weak or become unconscious.
The active ingredient in Temaze is temazepam.
Each Temaze tablet contains 10 mg of temazepam. The tablets also contain:
The tablets are gluten free.