Nitrazepam
Benzodiazepine Derivatives
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- Drug class
- Benzodiazepine Derivatives
- Availability
- See label
- Routes
- Oral
- Markets covered
- 2
- Products on record
- 17
Overview
Nitrazepam is an active pharmaceutical ingredient in the Benzodiazepine Derivatives group (N05CD). The information below is compiled per regulator from the product labels on record, with direct links to the original documents.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB United Kingdom | MHRA | 15 | May 29, 2026 |
| CA Canada | Health Canada | 2 | March 22, 2025 |
GBUnited Kingdom· MHRA
15 products
Uses
Short-term treatment of insomnia when it is severe, disabling or subjecting the individual to unacceptable distress, where daytime sedation is acceptable. An underlying cause for insomnia should be sought before deciding upon the use of benzodiazepines for symptomatic relief.
Benzodiazepines are not recommended for the primary treatment of psychotic illness.
How to take
CACanada· Health Canada
2 products
Uses
AND CLINICAL USE .............................................................................. 3 CONTRAINDICATIONS .................................................................................................. 3 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS..................................................................................
15 PART II: SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION ......................................................................... 20 PART III: CONSUMER INFORMATION........................................................................ 22 Page 3 of 27 MOGADON® Nitrazepam Tablets BP 5 mg, 10 mg PART I: HEALTH PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION SUMMARY PRODUCT INFORMATION Route of Administration Dosage Form / Strength All Nonmedicinal Ingredients Oral Tablet / 5 mg, 10 mg croscarmellose sodium, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, and microcrystalline cellulose INDICATIONS AND CLINICAL USE Sleep disturbance may be the presenting manifestation of a physical and/or psychiatric disorder.
Drug interactions
Known interactions involving Nitrazepam. Select one for details. This list is informational and not a complete interaction checker.
Interaction data compiled from DDInter (academic, CC-BY). Severity classification only - this is not a complete interaction checker and not medical advice.
Sources & citations
- [1]MHRA (UK) · PL001420086 · revised May 1, 2026
- [2]Health Canada (DPD) · 00511528 · revised March 22, 2025
Information on this page is compiled from public regulatory records. Drugvu is not affiliated with any regulator or pharmaceutical manufacturer. This is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.