Melatonin is used for treatment of insomnia and other sleeping disorders such as difficulty sleeping and jet lag.
Check with your pharmacist any questions you may have concerning Melatonin.
Use Melatonin as it was prescribed to you by your doctor or use the instruction on the sheet.
Take Melatonin 2 hours before bedtime for insomnia. Usually it acts within 30 minutes, but it may take 1 to 3 days for the effects to be noticed.
Melatonin is a hormone product. It regulates the sleep cycles of your body.
There will be no problem if you forgot to take your usual dose and got asleep. You so not have to make up for the missed dose. Maybe this medicine has already regulated your sleep cycles. If next day you didn’t take Melatonin and can’t fall asleep, then take it.
Store Melatonin at room temperature, about 25 degrees and away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store it in the bathroom. Keep Melatonin away from places children and pets can reach.
Melatonin Safety information
Do not use Melatonin if you are allergic to any ingredient in Melatonin or any of the following conditions apply to you:
- you are taking immunosuppressants or corticosteroids;
- you are pregnant, breastfeeding or you plan to become pregnant;
- you have had immune system disorders, liver disease, or stroke.
Note, that Melatonin might cause drowsiness. Do not perform any unsafe activity until you know how you react to Melatonin. Do not take alcohol with Melatonin.
Do not take sedatives and tranquilizers while taking Melatonin. This product will add to the effects of alcohol and other depressants.
Do not use Melatonin for longer term than prescribed.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Melatonin Side effects
Stop taking Melatonin and call your doctor if you experienced such bothersome side effects:
- change in sleep pattern;
- headache.
Seek medical attention right away if you have a severe allergic reaction:
- rash;
- hives;
- difficulty breathing;
- tightness in the chest;
- swelling of the mouth.
If you experienced such side effects as
- confusion;
- depression;
- fast heartbeat;
- hypothermia (fast breathing, shivering),
consult your doctor right away.
