BP

Temazepam

Proprietary

Temazepam (Sandoz Ltd), 10 mg and 20 mg
(Non-proprietary, see BNF for details)

Group

Hypnotic – benzodiazepine

Uses/indications

Insomnia (short-term use)

Type of drug

POM

Presentation

Tablets (white)

Dosage

10–20 mg nocte

Route of admin

Oral

Contraindications

Any history of drug/alcohol abuse, respiratory disease, myasthenia gravis, marked personality disorders, hypersensitivity to this or benzodiazepines, renal/hepatic disorder, sleep apnoea, muscle weakness