Hyplon
Formulated to target sleep onset difficulties and support efficient transition into initial sleep stages.
- Category
- Sleep Management
- Active ingredient
- Zaleplon
- Supply
- Rx
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule, hard
- Strengths
- 10mg
Hyplon details
- Condition
- Insomnia
- Alternative names
- Sonata
- Therapeutic class
- Nonbenzodiazepine Hypnotic
- Pharmacological class
- Pyrazolopyrimidine
- Minor side effects
- headache; dizziness; somnolence; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- paraesthesia; dysmenorrhoea; asthenia
- Dosage forms
- Capsule, hard
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription only (specially controlled medicine)
- Manufacturer
- Hab Pharma
- Onset Time
- 15–30 minutes
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature, keep in original packaging.
- Drug interactions
- alcohol; cimetidine; rifampicin
- Age restrictions
- Adults only.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Not recommended. Breastfeeding: Use with caution.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to zaleplon; severe hepatic impairment; severe respiratory impairment
Serious side effects
anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention; angioedema, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Formulated to target sleep onset difficulties and support efficient transition into initial sleep stages.
Mechanism of action
Zaleplon acts as a selective agonist at the benzodiazepine site of the GABA-A receptor, providing rapid sedative effects with a unique pharmacokinetic profile facilitating quick initiation of sleep.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Hyplon
Hyplon is a brand of Zaleplon, a nonbenzodiazepine medication used to treat insomnia. The same active ingredient is also marketed under the name Sonata, supplied as 10mg tablets manufactured by Hab Pharma. Patients often select this formulation for its ability to address sleep onset difficulties with a significantly shorter duration of action than standard alternatives.
Hyplon availability in Asia
Hyplon is registered across 13 markets including Taiwan, South Korea and Japan, with availability also in the UAE, Singapore and Hong Kong. Generic Zaleplon, often manufactured in India, offers a more affordable alternative to the original brand for expats living in regions without established local supply chains. As with all sleep aids, this medication is best used under the regular supervision of a doctor to monitor effectiveness and long-term use.