Instructions for Melaxen (Melatonin) 24 tablets
Release Form:
Enveloped Pills
Description:
Pills covered with white-to-white wrapped with yellowish color, round, double-bulb, with dividing risk on one side.
1 tab
melatonin 3 mg
Auxiliary substances: calcium hydrophosphate, cellulose microcrystalline, magnesium stearate.
Shell composition: talk, shellak, isopropanol.
ATX codes
N05CH01 Melatonin
Pharmacological groups / Group membership:
Adaptogenous drug
Active substance
melatonin
Pharmacy Group
Adaptogenous
Retention Terms
The drug should be stored in a place that is not accessible to children, dry, protected from light at temperatures from 10° to 30°C.
Shelf life
Shelf life - 4 years.
Pharmaceuticals:
An adaptogen drug, a chemical analog of biogenic amine melatonin. It is synthesized from amino acids of plant origin.
It is a synthetic analog of epiphysis hormone. Normalizes circadian rhythms. Regulates sleep-waking cycle, daily changes in motor activity and body temperature. Contributes to the normalization of night sleep: Speeds sleep, improves sleep quality, reduces the number of night awakens, improves wellbeing after morning awakening, doesn't cause a feeling of sluggishness, breakdown and fatigue when awakening, dreams become brighter and emotionally saturated.
Adapts the body to fast time zone changes, reduces stress reactions. It exhibits immunostimulative and expressed antioxidant properties.
It inhibits the secretion of gonadotropines and, to a lesser extent, other hormones of adenogipophysis (corticotropin, tireotropin and somatotropin). Does not cause addiction and dependence.
Testimonials:
- as a sleeping pill;
- as an adaptogen for the normalization of biological rhythms.
Method of application, course and dosage:
Adults are assigned in 1/2-1 tab. 1 time/day for 30-40 minutes before going to bed.
When used as an adaptogen when changing time zones 1 day before flight and in the following 2-5 days - 1 tab for 30-40 minutes before sleep. Maximum daily dose - up to 2 tab/day.
Overdose:
Symptoms: The increase of the side effects.
Treatment: stomach washing, symptomatic therapy.
Drug Interaction:
At the same time, the use of melatonin amplifies the effect of drugs with oppressive effects on the CNS and beta-adrenoblocators.
It is not recommended to take together with hormone medicines.
Incompatible with MAO inhibitors, GKS and cyclosporin.
Use in pregnancy and breastfeeding
The drug is contraindicated to use during pregnancy and lactation (breastfeeding).
Side Action:
From the CNS: headache, morning sleepiness.
From the digestive system: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
Others: allergic reactions to drug components; swelling in the first week of reception.
Contraindications to use:
Disorders of kidney function;
autoimmune diseases;
leukemia;
lymphoma;
allergic reactions;
lymphogranulematosis;
myeloma;
epilepsy;
diabetes mellitus;
chronic renal failure;
pregnancy;
lactation period (breastfeeding);
increased sensitivity to drug components.
Special Instructions
It is necessary to inform women who wish to get pregnant about the presence of low contraceptive activity.
During the use of the drug, it is necessary to avoid being in bright light.
Impact on the ability to drive vehicles and mechanisms
During treatment, it is necessary to refrain from driving vehicles and other activities with potentially dangerous activities requiring increased concentration and rapid psychomotor reactions.
Application for kidney disorders
Contravenous in the case of severe kidney disorders and chronic kidney failure.
Terms of implementation:
The drug is released without prescription.
Nozology (ICD codes)
F51.0
Insomnia of inorganic etiology
F51.2
Sleep disorders and waking of inorganic etiology
