Melaxen pills 3 mg №24

Packaging

In the blister of 12 tablets. In packing 2 blisters.

Mechanism of action

Melaxen is an adaptogenic drug, a chemical analogue of the biogenic amine melatonin.

Synthesized from plant-derived amino acids. The chemical formula is N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine, molecular weight 232. It is dissolved in water, alcohol, lipids.

It is a synthetic analogue of the hormone of the pineal gland. Normalizes circadian rhythms. Regulates the sleep-wake cycle, daily changes in motor activity and body temperature. It contributes to the normalization of night sleep: accelerates falling asleep, improves the quality of sleep, 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 saturated.

Adapts the body to the rapid change of time zones, reduces stress reactions. Shows immunostimulating and pronounced antioxidant properties.

It inhibits the secretion of gonadotropins and, to a lesser extent, other hormones of the adenohypophysis (corticotropin, thyrotropin and somatotropin). Not addictive and addictive.

Indications and usage

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

Contraindications

- Severe renal dysfunction.
- Autoimmune diseases.
- Leukemia.
- Lymphoma.
- Allergic reactions.
- Lymphogranulomatosis.
- Myeloma.
- Epilepsy.
- Diabetes.
- Chronic renal failure.
- Pregnancy.
- Lactation period (breastfeeding).
- Hypersensitivity to the drug.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

The drug is contraindicated for use during pregnancy and lactation (breastfeeding).

Dosage and administration

Adults appoint 1 / 2-1 tab. 1 time / day for 30-40 minutes before bedtime.

When used as an adaptogen when changing time zones 1 day before the flight and for the next 2-5 days, 1 tab. 30-40 minutes before sleep. The maximum daily dose - up to 2 tab.

Special notes

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

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

Contraindicated in marked impaired renal function and chronic renal failure.

During the period of treatment, it is necessary to refrain from driving vehicles and other occupations of potentially hazardous activities that require high concentration of attention and psychomotor speed.

Drug Interactions

With simultaneous use of melatonin enhances the effect of drugs that have a depressant effect on the central nervous system, and beta-blockers.

Not recommended in conjunction with hormonal drugs.

Not compatible with inhibitors of MAO, corticosteroids and cyclosporine.

Overdosage

Symptoms: increased severity of side effects.
Treatment: gastric lavage, symptomatic therapy.

Storage conditions

The drug should be stored in a dry, dark place at a temperature of from 10 ° to 30 ° C.