Melatonin 5 mg, 90 tablets-Melatonina 5 mg , 90 tabletek

• Composition:
  The active substance is: melatonin.

1 tablet contains 5 mg of melatonin.

The excipients are: microcrystalline cellulose 102, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, colloidal anhydrous silica.

• Dosage:
  This medicine should always be used exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as recommended by your doctor or pharmacist.

In sleep and wakefulness disorders associated with, for example, shift work: 1 mg to 5 mg per day, one hour before bedtime.

In sleep and wakefulness disorders in blind people, take 0.5 mg to 5 mg once a day around 9-10 p.m.

• Effect:
  in sleep disorders associated with changing time zones or shift work.

When not to use Melatonin:
If you are allergic to melatonin or any of the other ingredients of the medicine.

After drinking alcohol.

During pregnancy or lactation.

Side effects:
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them.

• The most common are: nervous system disorders: asthenia, headaches, confusion, sedation, low body temperature.

Less frequently: increased number of epileptic seizures in children with damage to the central nervous system and epilepsy, heart disorders, itching, rash, urticaria, eczema, gynecomastia.

Warnings and precautions:
This is a medicine. For safety, use it according to the leaflet included in the package. Pay attention to contraindications.
If in doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Keep the medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Store at a temperature below 25°C. Taking other medicines:
Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all medicines you are taking, have recently taken or are planning to take.

Fluvoxamine and medicines that are metabolised in the liver such as citalopram, omeprazole, lansoprazole increase the concentration of melatonin in the blood when taken at the same time.

Other medicines that may affect the effect of melatonin: 5- or 8-methoxypsoralen (used to treat psoriasis), cimetidine (used to treat peptic ulcers), estrogens (contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy), thioridazine (used to treat psychiatric problems), imipramine (used to treat depression), sleeping pills and sedatives, e.g. benzodiazepines.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding:
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, consult your doctor before taking the medicine.

Driving vehicles and machinery:
Do not drive or operate machinery, because taking the medicine may cause drowsiness leading to decreased concentration.

WARNING!
Before taking the medicine, read the leaflet or consult your doctor or pharmacist. Any medicine taken incorrectly threatens your life or health.