MELATONIN

Overview

MELATONIN is an Over-the-counter (OTC) drug.
Melatonin is a hormone that’s naturally found in the body. A synthetic version of melatonin is available as a supplement that’s used to treat sleep disorders and other problems. It can also be used in the treatment of cluster headaches. Melatonin is used as an alternative medicine to help conditions such as insomnia, sleep disorders in blind people, delayed sleep phase syndrome (DSPS), and sleep problems in children with developmental or psychiatric disorders.

Usage

MELATONIN is generally used to treat: Insomnia, Psychosis

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 9yrs

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

  • Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney problems, depression or history of seizures, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
  • It may cause drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
  • Avoid alcohol consumption.

Symptoms of Overdosage

MELATONIN over-dosage can result in: Drowsiness, Head Headache, Abdomen Upset Stomach

Common Side-Effects

MELATONIN : Drowsiness, Depressed Mood, Restless Or Irritability, Head Headache, Dizziness, Abdomen Pain

Disease Interactions

MELATONIN can interfere with: Depression, Glaucoma, Urinary Retention, Acute Liver Failure

Technical Classification

MELATONIN is categorized as:
  • MISCELLANEOUS ANXIOLYTICS, SEDATIVES AND HYPNOTICS / ANXIOLYTICS, SEDATIVES, AND HYPNOTICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS
  • NUTRACEUTICAL PRODUCTS / ALTERNATIVE MEDICINES

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with MELATONIN as Ingredient

ALPRAX Z 0.25 TABMELATONIN 3 MG, ALPRAZOLAM 0.25 MG
ALPRAX Z 0.25MG/3MG TABMELATONIN 3.0 MG, ALPRAZOLAM 0.25 MG
ALPRAX Z 0.5 TABMELATONIN 3 MG, ALPRAZOLAM 0.5 MG
ALPRAX Z 0.5MG/3MG TABMELATONIN 3.0 MG, ALPRAZOLAM 0.5 MG
ALTRIS GELMELATONIN
BESTOVA 100MG CAPCLOMIFENE 100.0 MG, MELATONIN 3.0 MG
BESTOVA 50MG CAPCLOMIFENE 50.0 MG, MELATONIN 3.0 MG
BIOCLOCK 0.25MG TABMELATONIN 0.25 MG
BIOCLOCK 0.5MG TABMELATONIN 0.5 MG
CLOMIPURE 100MG CAPULECLOMIFENE 100.0 MG, MELATONIN 3.0 MG
CLOMIPURE 50MG CAPULECLOMIFENE 50.0 MG, MELATONIN 3.0 MG
COEDHEA FORTE CAPCOENZYME Q10 100 MG, DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE 75 MG, MELATONIN 3 MG
DHEA SURE TABVIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 1000 IU, DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE 75 MG, MELATONIN 3 MG
E-OVA M 100MG TABCLOMIFENE 100.0 MG, MELATONIN 3.0 MG
E-OVA M 50MG TABCLOMIFENE 50.0 MG, MELATONIN 3.0 MG
GOODOVA 100MG CAPCLOMIFENE 100 MG, MELATONIN 3 MG
GOODOVA 100MG CAPULECLOMIFENE 100.0 MG, MELATONIN 3.0 MG
GOODOVA 50MG CAPCLOMIFENE 50 MG, MELATONIN 3 MG
GOODOVA 50MG CAPULECLOMIFENE 50.0 MG, MELATONIN 3.0 MG
GOODOVA CAPCLOMIFENE 100 MG, MELATONIN 3 MG
GUDNITE TABALPRAZOLAM 25 MG, MELATONIN 3 MG
LAMONIN 0.25MG TABMELATONIN 0.25 MG
MACUGOLD PLUS 3MG TABMELATONIN 3.0 MG
MELOSET TABMELATONIN 3 MG
MELSLUMB TABBROMELAIN 20.0 MG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 5.0 MG, MELATONIN 3.0 MG
MYONEXT PLUS TABFOLIC ACID 1000 MCG, MELATONIN 1.5 MG, MYO INOSITOL 1 GM
OBIFIL DISKETTESL-METHYL FOLATE , VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL , MYO INOSITOL , MELATONIN
OVANAC DSR 75MG/3MG TABDEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE 75.0 MG, MELATONIN 3.0 MG
OVARES PLUS CAPCOENZYME Q10 100 MG, DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE 75 MG, MELATONIN 3 MG
SMARTOVA PURE 100MG CAPCLOMIFENE 100.0 MG, MELATONIN 3.0 MG
STRESNIL 0.25MG TABMELATONIN 3 MG, ALPRAZOLAM 0.25 MG
STRESNIL 0.5MG TABMELATONIN 3 MG, ALPRAZOLAM 0.5 MG
TRESNIL TABALPRAZOLAM 2.0 MG, MELATONIN
TRICOMAX M SCALP 60ML LTNMELATONIN
ZOBARA TABMELATONIN , ALPRAZOLAM 0.5 MG
ZOLSOMA 3MG/10MG TABZOLPIDEM 10.0 MG, MELATONIN 3.0 MG
ZOLSOMA 3MG/5MG TABZOLPIDEM 5.0 MG, MELATONIN 3.0 MG
ZOLSOMA FC-TABZOLPIDEM 5 MG, MELATONIN 3 MG
ZYTONIN TABMELATONIN