Melaritm pills 3mg, 24pcs

Composition

Melatonin – 3 mg.

Auxiliary substances:

microcrystalline cellulose – 82.4 mg,

croscarmellose sodium (sodium starch glycolate) – 10.5 mg,

calcium hydrophosphate dihydrate-82.4 mg,

mannitol-44 mg,

macrogol 6000 (polyethylene glycol 6000) – 15 mg,

magnesium stearate-2.7 mg.

Shell composition:  

opadray II (polyvinyl alcohol-2.4 mg, titanium dioxide-1.5 mg, macrogol-1.212 mg, talc-0.888 mg).

Pharmacological action

It is a synthetic analog of the pineal gland hormone (epiphysis). Normalizes circadian rhythms. Regulates the sleep-wake cycle, daily changes in locomotor activity and body temperature.

Promotes normalization of nighttime sleep (accelerates falling asleep, improves sleep quality, reduces the number of nighttime awakenings, improves well-being after waking up in the morning, does not cause feelings of lethargy, weakness and fatigue when waking up, dreams become more vivid and emotionally saturated).

Adapts the body to the rapid change of time zones, reduces stress reactions.

It exhibits immunostimulating and pronounced antioxidant properties.

Inhibits the secretion of gonadotropins, to a lesser extent-other hormones of the adenohypophysis-corticotropin, thyrotropin and somatotropin.

It is not addictive or addictive.

Pharmacokinetics

When taken orally, it is quickly and completely absorbed, easily passes histohematic barriers, including the blood-brain barrier. It has a short half-life.

Indications

As a sleeping aid.

As an adaptogen for normalization of biological rhythms.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity, severe renal impairment, autoimmune diseases, leukemia, lymphoma, allergic reactions, lymphogranulomatosis, myeloma, epilepsy, diabetes mellitus, chronic renal failure, pregnancy and lactation.

Side effects

From the immune system: allergic reactions.

From the central nervous system: headache, morning drowsiness.

From the digestive system: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.

Other things:  swelling in the first week of admission.

Interaction

Melatonin enhances the effect of drugs that depress the central nervous system and beta-blockers.

It is not recommended to take melatonin together with hormonal medications.

Melatonin is incompatible with monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors, glucocorticosteroids, and cyclosporine.

How to take, course of use and dosage

Inside. Adults take 1.5-3 mg 30 to 40 minutes before bedtime once a day.

As an adaptogen when changing time zones: 1 day before the flight and in the next 2-5 days,3 mg for 30-40 minutes before bedtime.

The maximum daily dose is up to 6 mg per day.

Overdose

Symptoms. Increased severity of side effects.

Treatment. Gastric lavage, symptomatic therapy.

Special instructions

During the period of use of the drug, it is recommended to avoid exposure to bright light.

It is necessary to inform women who want to get pregnant about the presence of a weak contraceptive effect of the drug.

Influence on the ability to drive vehicles and mechanisms

During the treatment period, it is necessary to refrain from driving vehicles and engaging in potentially dangerous activities that require increased concentration of attention and rapid psychomotor reactions.

Storage conditions

The drug should be stored in a dry place, protected from light and inaccessible to children at a temperature not exceeding 25°C.

Shelf

life is 2 years.

Active ingredient

Melatonin

Dosage form

Tablets

Description

For adults as prescribed by a doctor, For adults

Indications

Insomnia, Jet Lag, Depression, Weather Sensitivity