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Search Results : Primary insomnia (Clomethiazole - Primary insomnia)

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Drug
Indication
Status
Restrictions/Comments
Formulary Status
Links
Indication :
Status :
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
NFD1
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Short term treatment of sleep disturbances (max of 2 to 4 weeks), considered severe or disabling or where insomnia is subjecting the individual to extreme distress.


 

 
Links :
CD
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Oral suspension
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Short term treatment of sleep disturbances (max of 2 to 4 weeks), considered severe or disabling or where insomnia is subjecting the individual to extreme distress.

Liquid formulations are expensive and should only be used  where significant swallowing difficulties or feeding tube

 
Links :
CD
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Short term treatment of sleep disturbances (max of 2 to 4 weeks), considered severe or disabling or where insomnia is subjecting the individual to extreme distress.

 

 
Links :
CD
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Oral solution
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Short term treatment of sleep disturbances (max of 2 to 4 weeks), considered severe or disabling or where insomnia is subjecting the individual to extreme distress.

 

Liquid formulations are expensive and should only be used  where significant swallowing difficulties or feeding tube

 
Links :
CD
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

For the short-term treatment of insomnia in adults in situations where the insomnia is debilitating or is causing severe distress for the patient.

 
Links :
CD
NICE
SPC
Indication :
Status :
See narrative
Formulations :
  • Oro-dispersible tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Orodispersible tablets have not been agreed for addition to formulary. Please contact pharmacy for advice.

 
Links :
NFD2
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

For the short-term treatment of insomnia in adults in situations where the insomnia is debilitating or is causing severe distress for the patient.

 
Links :
Indication :
Status :
Non Formulary
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

Not prescribable on the NHS in Primary Care.

 
Links :
NFD1
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Non Formulary
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
NFD1
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Non Formulary
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
NFD1
SPC