Melonin Tablet

Melatonin
3mg
Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Pack size30's pack
Retail Price3.00

Indications

Disturbed biorhythms, Sleep disorders, Insomnia, Osteoporosis, In menopause to regulate sleep patterns in peri or postmenopausal women, To correct the symptoms of anorexia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children,

Adult Dose

Oral Disturbed biorhythms; Sleep disorders Adult: Usual dose 3-6 mg at bedtime.

Child Dose

Oral Disturbed biorhythms; Sleep disorders Child: 2-3 mg at bedtime, increased after 1-2 wk to 4-6 mg if needed. Max dose 10 mg.

Contra Indications

Pregnancy and lactation.

Precautions

May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Epilepsy

Pregnancy-Lactation

Not Classi Pregnancy: avoid use Lactation: avoid use

Interactions

Quinolones; carbamazepine, rifampicin; fluvoxamine, 5- or 8-methoxypsoralen, cimetidine, cigarette smoking, oestrogens. Alcohol; zalepon, zolpidem, zopiclone; thioridazine, imipramine.

Adverse Effects

Increased seizure activity; drowsiness, headache. Disruption of normal circadian rhythm. May worsen symptoms for individuals with depression.

Mechanism of Action

Melatonin is the hormone secreted by the pineal gland. In humans, the plasma levels of melatonin are high at night and low during the day and it appears to have a role in circardian rhythm regulation.

Note

Melonin 3mg Tablet manufactured by Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.. Its generic name is Melatonin.