Zopiclone tablets are sleeping pills (hypnotics) which work by acting on the brain to cause sleepiness. They may be used for short term treatment of difficulties in falling asleep, waking up at night or early in the morning or difficulty in sleeping caused by events, situations or mental illness, which is severe, disabling or causing great distress. Alcohol should not be consumed when taking Zopiclone tablets, as the sedating effect may be increased.Zopiclone tablets should not be taken during pregnancy. If for urgent medical reasons, Zopiclone tablets are taken during late pregnancy or during labour the baby may have low body temperature or breathing difficulties and show withdrawal symptoms after birth because of physical dependence.If you are planning to become pregnant or suspect you may already be pregnant, do not take these tablets and contact your doctor as soon as possible for advice.This medication will appear in breast milk in small amounts, therefore breast-feeding mothers should not take this medicine.If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.