Melaritm pills 3mg №12

Active substance

Melatonin

Composition

Active substance: melatonin 3 mg;

Excipients:microcrystalline cellulose 82.4 mg, sodium carboxymethyl starch (sodium starch glycolate) 10.5 mg, Calcium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate 82.4 mg, mannitol 44 mg, macrogol 6000 (polyethylene glycol 6000) 15 mg, Magnesium stearate 2.7 mg;

Shell auxiliaries:Opadry II [polyvinyl alcohol 2.4 mg, titanium dioxide 1.5 mg, macrogol 1.212 mg, talc 0.888 mg].

pharmachologic effect

It is a synthetic analogue of the pineal gland hormone (pineal gland). Normalizes circadian rhythms. It regulates the sleep-wake cycle, daily changes in locomotor activity and body temperature. It contributes to the normalization of night sleep (accelerates falling asleep, improves sleep quality, reduces the number of nightly awakenings, improves health after the morning awakening, does not cause a feeling of lethargy, weakness and fatigue upon waking, dreams become more vivid and emotionally intense).

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

Shows immunostimulating and pronounced antioxidant properties.

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

Not addictive and addictive.

Indications

As a hypnotic.
As an adaptogen for the normalization of biological rhythms.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity, marked impaired renal function, autoimmune diseases, leukemia, lymphoma, allergic reactions, lymphogranulomatosis, myeloma, epilepsy, diabetes mellitus, chronic renal failure, pregnancy and breastfeeding period.

Side effects

Immune system: allergic reactions.
From the side of the central nervous system: headache, morning sleepiness.
Gastrointestinal: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
Other: 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 drugs.

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

How to take, the course of administration and dosage

Inside Adults for 1.5-3 mg 30-40 minutes before bedtime once a day.
As an adaptogen when changing time zones: 1 day before the flight and for the next 2-5 days, 3 mg 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.

Use during pregnancy

The use of melatonin is contraindicated during pregnancy and during breastfeeding.

Special instructions

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

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

Influence on ability to drive vehicles and mechanisms

During the period of treatment, it is necessary to refrain from driving and engaging in potentially hazardous activities that require increased concentration and psychomotor speed.

Release form

Film Coated Tablets

Pharmacy sales terms

Over the counter