You can find detailed information about this drug in the official Patient Information Leaflet (PIL). This includes information on what the medication is for, how to take it, possible side effects and safety information.

This leaflet should come with your medication, usually inside the box. Or you can download a PDF version of the PIL for your medication:

Some drugs come in different forms, such as tablets or liquid. There may be a separate PIL for each form of the drug, as well as for different doses. You should look at the PIL for the form and dose you have been prescribed.

You can also search these websites for your specific drug to find further information and PILs:

• British National Formulary (BNF) A-Z list of drugs
• electronic medicines compendium (emc)
• Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) product search

If you have any questions about your medication you can:

• talk to your doctor, or any healthcare professional who prescribes your medication
• speak to someone at a pharmacy

Our pages on sleeping pills and minor tranquillisers have lots more information about this type of medication. This includes how they work, what they are prescribed for and what to know before taking them. It also covers their side effects and withdrawal effects.

These pages may also help:

• About psychiatric medication. See our pages on psychiatric medication for information on what you should know before taking any psychiatric drug, receiving the right medication for you, and your right to refuse medication.
• About side effects. See our page on coping with side effects for information on what to do if you experience a side effect.
• About coming off medication. See our pages on coming off psychiatric drugs for information on making your decision to come off medication, planning withdrawal and withdrawal symptoms.
• About accessing treatment. See our pages on seeking help for a mental health problem for more information on getting treatment for your mental health.