Zaleplon
Zaleplon tablets, a short-acting sleeping tablet for difficulty falling asleep.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10mg | 100 tablets | US$38.00 | US$0.38 |
| 10mg | 200 tablets | US$72.00 | US$0.36 |
- Category
- Sleep Management
- Active ingredient
- Zaleplon
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 10mg
You will receive a quality generic, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Zaleplon on your behalf.
- Condition
- Insomnia
- Alternative names
- Sonata
- Therapeutic class
- Hypnotic
- Pharmacological class
- Non-benzodiazepine Hypnotic
- Contraindications
- severe hepatic impairment; myasthenia gravis; respiratory failure
- Precautions and warnings
- may impair alertness the following day
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; drowsiness
- Moderate side effects
- amnesia; paraesthesia
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Patient summary
- Utilised to support sleep initiation and to mitigate difficulty falling asleep.
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset time
- 20–30 minutes
- Duration
- 2–4 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store carefully at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
- alcohol; cimetidine
- Age restrictions
- Use with caution in elderly patients.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Avoid. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Serious side effects
complex sleep behaviours, requires immediate medical attention; anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
Zaleplon interacts with the GABA-benzodiazepine receptor complex, acting as a selective agonist to increase inhibitory activity in the brain and induce sedation.
Zaleplon is a short-acting sleeping tablet for insomnia, mainly for difficulty falling asleep. It can leave you less alert the next day, and like other sleeping tablets it can cause complex sleep behaviours such as sleep-walking or sleep-driving; stop it and see a doctor if that happens. Sleeping tablets are meant for short-term use.
Buying Zaleplon online
Zaleplon is not marketed in Australia. Ordering online is one of the few ways to obtain it; our pharmacy partners ship from India.
FAQ
What conditions is Zaleplon used for?
Zaleplon contains zaleplon, used for insomnia. Zaleplon interacts with the GABA-benzodiazepine receptor complex, acting as a selective agonist to increase inhibitory activity in the brain and induce sedation.
Is Zaleplon a generic?
Yes. Zaleplon is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, zaleplon, rather than under a brand. The exact manufacturer depends on stock.
How much does Zaleplon cost?
It depends on the strength and pack. Zaleplon comes in a 10mg strength, in packs of 100 to 200 tablets, and the price per tablet for every option is shown above, in US dollars or the currency you choose. Larger packs cost less per tablet. Paying with Bitcoin or Ethereum gives you an extra 10% off.
What other names is Zaleplon sold under?
Other brands of zaleplon include Sonata.
How quickly does Zaleplon work?
Zaleplon usually starts to work within 20 to 30 minutes, and its effect lasts about 2 to 4 hours. How quickly it works can differ from one person to another.
What are the side effects of Zaleplon?
The common side effects of zaleplon are dizziness and drowsiness. Less common ones include amnesia and paraesthesia. Serious but less common side effects include complex sleep behaviours and anaphylaxis, which need urgent medical attention.
Does Zaleplon interact with alcohol?
Alcohol can interact with zaleplon, so check with a doctor or pharmacist before you drink while taking Zaleplon. It can also interact with cimetidine.
Can I order Zaleplon online without a prescription?
Online, yes: VGR Australia does not ask for a prescription to order Zaleplon. We are an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy; we arrange your order and delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I order Zaleplon online for delivery in Australia?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners ship from India to Australia in discreet packaging. Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks; Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Zaleplon is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Zaleplon, rather than under a brand.
- You receive a quality generic; the exact manufacturer depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- It contains the same active ingredient and has the same strength as the original brand.