Bioclock 0.5mg/3mg Tablet

Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated on 11 Nov 2024 | 01:12 AM (IST)

Bioclock 0.5mg/3mg Tablet is used to treat insomnia. It helps to calm the brain by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells. It also regulates the sleep cycle and helps the patient to fall asleep quickly.

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General Information

Contains

Alprazolam (0.5mg)+ Melatonin (3mg)

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Valiant Healthcare Limited

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Bioclock 0.5mg/3mg Tablet should be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor as it has high habit-forming potential. However, take it as advised by your doctor because it is not recommended for long-term use. Inform your doctor if you are suffering from any liver or kidney problems before taking this medicine. You should avoid smoking and alcohol while using this medicine. Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is required while taking this medicine.

Some common side effects of this medicine include confusion, tiredness, and memory impairment. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness. So, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It may cause weight gain or weight loss depending upon person to person. To prevent weight gain, you can eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food, and exercise regularly. However, weight loss can be managed by consulting a dietitian who can help you in increasing your food portions.

Take caution while taking medicine if you are suffering from liver disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

Uses of Bioclock Tablet

Treatment of Insomnia

Benefits of Bioclock Tablet

Treatment of Insomnia
Bioclock 0.5mg/3mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines that helps treat insomnia (difficulty falling or staying asleep) in people who have problems related to their sleeping habits. Insomnia may cause you to wake up earlier than usual and you may find it difficult to go back to sleep. It works by slowing down the abnormal activity of nerves in the brain to allow sleep. It also improves the sleep-wake cycle and restores it to normal. This helps you relax, feel calm, and more energetic. It also helps you concentrate better and improves your quality of life.

Side effects of Bioclock Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Bioclock

Confusion
Drowsiness
Tiredness
Uncoordinated body movements
Depression
Memory impairment

How to use Bioclock Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Bioclock 0.5mg/3mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Bioclock Tablet works

Bioclock 0.5mg/3mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines:.

Quick tips

Bioclock 0.5mg/3mg Tablet is prescribed for the treatment of insomnia.
It can take a week or two after starting this treatment before the effect begins to build up, and 4-6 weeks before you feel the full benefit. Do not stop taking it after a week or two, feeling it is not helping.
Do not stop taking Bioclock 0.5mg/3mg Tablet unless your doctor tells you to do so. Stopping treatment suddenly can cause problems and your doctor will probably want you to reduce your dose gradually when this becomes necessary.
Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can check on your progress.
Inform your doctor if you have liver disease.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Bioclock 0.5mg/3mg Tablet is prescribed for the treatment of insomnia.
It can take a week or two after starting this treatment before the effect begins to build up, and 4-6 weeks before you feel the full benefit. Do not stop taking it after a week or two, feeling it is not helping.
Do not stop taking Bioclock 0.5mg/3mg Tablet unless your doctor tells you to do so. Stopping treatment suddenly can cause problems and your doctor will probably want you to reduce your dose gradually when this becomes necessary.
Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can check on your progress.
Inform your doctor if you have liver disease.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Bioclock 0.5mg/3mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Bioclock 0.5mg/3mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Bioclock 0.5mg/3mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Bioclock 0.5mg/3mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Bioclock 0.5mg/3mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Bioclock 0.5mg/3mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Bioclock 0.5mg/3mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Bioclock 0.5mg/3mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
There is very limited experience on use of Bioclock 0.5mg/3mg Tablet in patients with underlying liver disease.

Frequently asked questions

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Bioclock 0.5mg/3mg Tablet?

Keep Bioclock 0.5mg/3mg Tablet in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

In which conditions is the use of Bioclock 0.5mg/3mg Tablet contraindicated?

The use of Bioclock 0.5mg/3mg Tablet is considered to be harmful for patients with known allergy to alprazolam or melatonin. Its use should also be avoided in patients with myasthenia gravis, any breathing difficulties or chest diseases, liver diseases and sleep apnea.

Can the use of Bioclock 0.5mg/3mg Tablet cause dependence?

Bioclock 0.5mg/3mg Tablet contains alprazolam which can make you dependent on the medicine. Dependence can lead to withdrawal symptoms when you stop the treatment abruptly. This mainly happens if you have been taking high doses or have been using it for a very long time. Withdrawal symptoms can include a headache, muscle pain, anxiety, restlessness, confusion, mood changes, difficulty in sleeping, irritability, nausea, vomiting, stomach upset and many others.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Yes

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

References

Patient concerns

Best medicine for curing insomnia

Dr. Anuneet Sabharwal

Psychiatry

Depends on the cause of insomnia

I can not sleep more than 5 hours,i had thyroid problem,for that thyroid .75 is taking,also taking asomax for b p problem though it is 130/90, my main problem sins is I can't sleep more than 5 hours ,

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Diabetology

Consult a psychiatrist for insomnia

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