MELOSET 3MG Melatonin – 10 Tablets

About Meloset 3 mg

Meloset 3 mg  is a hormone that helps control sleep patterns. Meloset 3 mg  is used to treat jet-lag and insomnia (sleep disorders). Jet-lag is a sleep disorder that occurs in people who travel across multiple time-zones. Insomnia is a sleep disorder which causes trouble falling and/or staying asleep.

Meloset 3 mg  contains ‘Melatonin’ that works by synchronising the body’s biological day-and-night rhythm. Meloset 3 mg  acts on the receptors in the body, thereby controlling the circadian rhythm and increasing the propensity to sleep.

Take Meloset 3 mg  without food (either 2hours before or after food). Take Meloset 3 mg  as prescribed. You are advised to take Meloset 3 mg  for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, headache, and nausea. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Consult your doctor before taking Melatonin  if you are pregnant. Do not take Melatonin  if you are breastfeeding as it passes into breastmilk. Melatonin  causes drowsiness and dizziness, do not drive or operate machinery. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Melatonin  as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Melatonin  is not recommended for children below 18years as the safety and effectiveness are unknown. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects.

Uses of Meloset 3 mg :   Insomnia, Jet-lag

Medicinal Benefits

Meloset 3 mg  is a hormone that helps control sleep patterns. Meloset 3 mg  is used to treat jet-lag and insomnia (sleep disorders) in people aged over 55years. Meloset 3 mg  acts on the receptors in the body, thereby controlling the circadian rhythm and increasing the propensity to sleep. Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland located in the brain that synchronises the body’s biological day-and-night rhythm. Meloset 3 mg  adds to the body’s natural supply of the hormone and helps you get to sleep and improves sleep quality.

Directions for Use

Take Meloset 3 mg  without food, i.e., 2hours before or after food. Based on your condition, your doctor will decide for how long you need to take Meloset 3 mg .Tablet: Swallow Meloset 3 mg  as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew, or crush the tablet. Liquid: Take the prescribed dose/quantity of Meloset 3 mg  using the measuring cup provided by the pack; shake the bottle well before each use.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Meloset 3 mg

Dizziness

Drowsiness

Headache

Nausea

Drug Warnings

Do not take Meloset 3 mg  if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor before taking Meloset 3 mg  if you have epilepsy, autoimmune diseases, diabetes, impaired liver or kidney function. Talk to your doctor before taking Meloset 3 mg  if you are pregnant. Do not take Meloset 3 mg  if you are breastfeeding as it passes into breastmilk. Meloset 3 mg  causes drowsiness and dizziness, do not drive or operate machinery. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Meloset 3 mg  as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Meloset 3 mg  is not recommended for children below 18years as the safety and effectiveness are unknown. Avoiding smoking as the components of tobacco might increase the breakdown of Meloset 3 mg  in the liver.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Meloset 3 mg  may have interaction with an anti-depressant (fluvoxamine), a drug used to treat psoriasis (psoralens), antacid (cimetidine), hormone (estrogen), antibiotic (rifampicin), anti-convulsant (carbamazepine), hypnotics (midazolam, temazepam, zaleplon, zolpidem, zopiclone), and blood thinner (warfarin).

Food-Drug Interactions: Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption while taking Melatonin .

Drug-Disease Interactions: Melatonin  may have interactions with depression, epilepsy, autoimmune diseases, diabetes, glaucoma, impaired liver or kidney function.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Melatonin  as it may cause increased drowsiness.

PREGNANCY

Avoid taking Melatonin  if you are pregnant unless prescribed by a doctor. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

BREAST FEEDING

Avoid taking Melatonin  if you are breastfeeding as it passes into breastmilk. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

DRIVING

Melatonin  causes dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or operate machinery. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

LIVER

Please consult your doctor before taking Melatonin  if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

KIDNEY

Please consult your doctor before taking Melatonin  if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

Habit Forming :  No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Try sticking to a sleep schedule. Keep your bedtime and wake time consistent.

Practise yoga or meditation as it helps in relieving stress.

Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

Avoid doing a strenuous activity before bedtime.

Try relaxation therapy. Read a book or listen to soothing music.

Do not consume caffeinated or carbonated products.

Avoid taking large meals and beverages before bedtime.

Exercise moderately as it can help in relieving stress.

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Disease/Condition Glossary

Insomnia: Insomnia is a sleep disorder which causes trouble falling and/or staying asleep. The causes of insomnia are poor sleeping habits, anxiety, depression, illness, lack of exercise, or certain medications. Symptoms of insomnia include difficulty falling and/or staying asleep, and not feeling well-rested due to low sleep quality.

Jet-lag: Jet-lag is a sleep disorder that occurs in people who travel across multiple time-zones. Jet-lag occurs when the circadian rhythm (body’s natural clock) is disrupted due to travelling between different time-zones. It is a temporary condition that affects energy and state of alertness. Jet-lag causes sleep disturbances, fatigue, daytime tiredness, irritability, mild mental impairment, and digestive system disturbances experienced after flying.

FAQs

Melatonin  acts on the receptors in the body, thereby controlling the circadian rhythm and increasing the propensity to sleep. Melatonin  adds to the body’s natural supply of the melatonin hormone and helps you get to sleep and improves sleep quality.

Melatonin is a natural hormone produced by the pineal gland located in the brain that synchronises the body’s biological day-and-night rhythm. The body produces melatonin just after it gets dark, peaking in the early hours of the morning. It helps in controlling the sleep cycle.

Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Melatonin . Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might stimulate saliva and prevent drying of the mouth.

Please consult your doctor before taking Melatonin  along with contraceptives or hormone replacement preparations containing oestrogen as it might increase the effect of Melatonin .

Avoid drinking caffeinated products such as coffee, cola or energy drinks along with Melatonin  as it has the opposite effect and might affect the working of Melatonin . Avoiding smoking as the components of tobacco might increase the breakdown of Melatonin  in the liver.

Please consult your doctor before taking Melatonin  if you have diabetes as it may cause high blood glucose levels. Regularly monitor blood sugar levels while taking Melatonin  to avoid unpleasant events.