Kalma Alprazolam 0.25mg 100 Tablets

How to take it

Swallow the tablets with a full glass of water.

KALMA 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg and 1 mg tablets can be divided in half along the scoreline if your doctor has prescribed half a tablet. KALMA 2 tablets can also be quartered.

When to take it

Take your tablet at about the same time each day. Your doctor will tell you how many times a day you should take your medicine but taking it at the same time each day will have the best effect. It will also help you remember to take it.

KALMA can be taken with or without food.

However, taking the tablets immediately after food may reduce the sleepiness or drowsiness you may experience with this medicine.

How long to take it

Do not take KALMA for longer than your doctor has directed.

In general, benzodiazepines such as alprazolam are taken for short periods only (for example 2 to 4 weeks).

Continuous long-term use is not recommended unless advised by your doctor. The use of benzodiazepines may lead to dependence on the medicine.

Continue taking your medicine for as long as your doctor tells you to and always see your doctor before you stop taking it. Your dose will need to be reduced gradually to prevent unwanted side effects.

If you forget to take it

If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and take your next dose when you are meant to.

Otherwise, take the missed dose as soon as you remember, and then go back to taking your tablets as you would normally.

Do not take a double dose to make up for the dose you missed.

If you are not sure what to do, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

If you have any questions about this, check with your doctor or pharmacist.

If you have trouble remembering when to take your medicine, ask your pharmacist for some hints.

If you take too much (overdose)

Immediately telephone your doctor or the Poisons Information Centre (telephone 13 11 26) for advice, or go to Accident and Emergency at the nearest hospital, if you think you or anyone else may have taken too much KALMA.

Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning. You may need urgent medical attention.

Tell the doctor, nurse or pharmacist about any alcohol or other medicines which you have taken.