Information regarding the use of Melato 3 during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Melato 3 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
UNSAFE
Melato 3 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Melato 3 in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
However, based on the limited information available it is advised that Melato 3 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease.
CAUTION
Melato 3 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Melato 3 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
There is very limited experience on use of Melato 3 in patients with underlying liver disease.
Medicine Overview of Melato 3mg Tablet
Introduction
Melato 3 is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of insomnia and jet lag (a sleep disorder due to frequent travel to different time zones). It reduces jet lag symptoms such as irritability, indigestion, daytime tiredness, and sleep disturban...
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Uses of Melato 3
Insomnia
Jet lag
Side effects of Melato 3
Common
Headache
Drowsiness
How to use Melato 3
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Melato 3 is to be taken empty stomach.
How Melato 3 works
Melato 3 is a natural hormone which regulates the sleep-wake cycle and helps you fall asleep.
Quick Tips
Take it with or without food or at least 2 hours before bedtime.
It is the safest medication with no dependence, no side effects, or no drug tolerance.
Some lifestyle habits for good sleep:
It may affect the blood sugar level. Take caution while taking this medicine if you are suffering from diabetes.
It may cause dizziness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Smoking may make Melato 3 less effective since it can increase the metabolism (breakdown) of it by the liver.
Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine as it may decrease the activity of drug.
Inform your doctor if you are taking seizures medicine as Melato 3 may increase the frequency of Seizures.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Melato 3, suffering from liver or kidney, or if you have an intolerance to some sugars.
Brief Description
Indication
Disturbed biorhythms, Sleep disorders, Insomnia, Osteoporosis, In menopause to regulate sleep patterns in peri or postmenopausal women, To correct the...
Oral
Disturbed biorhythms; Sleep disorders
Child: 2-3 mg at bedtime, increased after 1-2 wk to 4-6 mg if needed.
Max dose 10 mg.
Contraindication
Pregnancy and lactation.
Mode of Action
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Precaution
May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Epilepsy
Side Effect
Increased seizure activity; drowsiness, headache. Disruption of normal circadian rhythm. May worsen symptoms for individuals with depression.
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