How to take Restoril tablets correctly
How a tablet is swallowed matters for absorption, gastric tolerance and avoiding oesophageal irritation. Restoril (Temazepam) at 7.5mg, 15mg, 22.5mg, 30mg is straightforward to take for most adults but a few practical points reduce variability and minimise local side effects.
Standard administration of Restoril
Most capsule of Temazepam are taken whole with a full glass of water (about 200 mL). Sitting or standing upright for 10–15 minutes after dosing reduces the risk of the tablet lodging in the oesophagus and causing local irritation. Sufficient water carries the medication into the stomach where dissolution and absorption begin.
Practical tips and what to avoid
According to the prescribing information for Temazepam, taking Restoril with too little water or while lying down increases oesophageal exposure and can cause heartburn-like irritation in susceptible users. Lukewarm or cool water is preferable to very hot water. Tablets should not be chewed unless explicitly authorised by the prescriber for the formulation; Temazepam binds the benzodiazepine site of the GABA-A receptor and allosterically enhances inhibitory chloride conductance.
Frequently asked questions
How much water should I take with Restoril? ▾
A full glass — about 200 mL — is the standard recommendation for Restoril at 7.5mg, 15mg, 22.5mg, 30mg. Less water increases the risk of the tablet sticking on the way down and causing local irritation.
Can I take Restoril without water? ▾
It is not advisable. Tablets without water can lodge in the oesophagus and cause local irritation; some formulations require water for proper dissolution. Always take Restoril with adequate water unless the formulation explicitly says otherwise.
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