Restoril vs Temazepam: are they the same?
Restoril is a commercial brand whose active ingredient is exactly Temazepam. This page explains what that means in practice: where they differ (brand, manufacturer, price, available strengths), why they are clinically equivalent, and when the brand or an authorised generic is the better choice.
Are they the same?
Yes — Restoril contains Temazepam as its active ingredient. Talking about "Restoril" in clinical terms is the same as talking about Temazepam at the dose strengths 7.5mg, 15mg, 22.5mg, 30mg. The differences from the authorised generic are brand, manufacturer (Mallinckrodt), excipients, tablet appearance and price — not the active molecule itself.
When Restoril is used
Restoril est autorisé chez l'adulte dans le traitement de courte durée de l'insomnie, en particulier lorsque les difficultés de maintien du sommeil prédominent.
Mechanisms compared
Because they share the same active ingredient, the mechanism is identical: Le témazépam se lie au site benzodiazépine du récepteur GABA-A et renforce de façon allostérique la conductance chlorure inhibitrice.
Brand or generic — which to choose?
For most patients, authorised generics of Temazepam are clinically equivalent substitutes for Restoril and typically cost substantially less. The practical differences are manufacturer, excipients (rarely matters except in specific sensitivities), tablet appearance and price. The brand is preferred by some patients for personal reasons or insurance coverage; the generic is the default when cost matters.
Questions fréquentes
Is Restoril the same as Temazepam? ▾
Clinically yes — Restoril is the brand and Temazepam is its active ingredient. At equivalent doses (7.5mg, 15mg, 22.5mg, 30mg) they produce the same effect. The difference is brand, manufacturer (Mallinckrodt) and price.
Is generic Temazepam as effective as Restoril? ▾
Yes. Authorised generics of Temazepam must demonstrate bioequivalence to the brand. The active substance is the same; average effect is the same. Price is usually substantially lower.
Why does Restoril cost more than generic Temazepam? ▾
The price difference reflects originator development costs, brand recognition and competition among generic manufacturers. The molecule is identical; the cost is not.
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