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Safety Advices
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UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Melafit.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Melafit during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Melafit is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
UNSAFE
Melafit may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Melafit in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
However, based on the limited information available it is advised that Melafit should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease.
CAUTION
Melafit should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Melafit may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
There is very limited experience on use of Melafit in patients with underlying liver disease.
Medicine Overview of Melafit 3mg tablet
Introduction
Melafit is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of insomnia and jet lag (a sleep disorder due to frequent travel to different time zones). It reduces jet lag symptoms such as irritability, indigestion, daytime tiredness, and sleep disturbances. Melafit helps to synchronize the body's biological day-night rhythm. It should be taken either 2 hours before or 2 hours after food, preferably at bedtime. However, it is advised to take it at a fixed time each day to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the blood. You should never skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment...
... Show moreUses of Melafit
- Insomnia
- Jet lag
Side effects of Melafit
Common
- Headache
- Drowsiness
How to use Melafit
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Melafit is to be taken empty stomach.
How Melafit works
Melafit is a natural hormone which regulates the sleep-wake cycle and helps you fall asleep.
Quick Tips
- Take it with or without food or at least 2 hours before bedtime.
- It is the safest medication with no dependence, no side effects, or no drug tolerance.
- Some lifestyle habits for good sleep:
- It may affect the blood sugar level. Take caution while taking this medicine if you are suffering from diabetes.
- It may cause dizziness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Smoking may make Melafit less effective since it can increase the metabolism (breakdown) of it by the liver.
- Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine as it may decrease the activity of drug.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking seizures medicine as Melafit may increase the frequency of Seizures.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Melafit, suffering from liver or kidney, or if you have an intolerance to some sugars.
Brief Description
Indication
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.
Contraindication
Pregnancy and lactation.
Mode 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.
Precaution
May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Epilepsy
Side Effect
Increased seizure activity; drowsiness, headache. Disruption of normal circadian rhythm. May worsen symptoms for individuals with depression.
Interaction
Quinolones; carbamazepine, rifampicin; fluvoxamine, 5- or 8-methoxypsoralen, cimetidine, cigarette smoking, oestrogens. Alcohol; zalepon, zolpidem, zopiclone; thioridazine, imipramine.
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