Melatonin Orion
Melatonin Orion contains melatonin, a natural hormone that helps regulate your sleep-wake cycle, and is used for short-term treatment of jet lag in adults.
Form
tabletti
Strength
5 mg
Active Ingredient
Melatonin
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
The recommended dose is one 3 mg tablet in the evening at local bedtime after a flight across time zones, for up to 4 days. If the 3 mg dose is not enough, you can take one 5 mg tablet instead.
Method
You can crush the tablet and mix it with cold water before taking it. Do not eat food 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking Melatonin Orion.
Important
The maximum daily dose is one 5 mg tablet taken once per day for up to 4 days.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Drowsiness
RARE
- •Chest pain
- •Fainting or loss of consciousness
- •Heart pain (angina)
- •Pounding heart (palpitations)
- •Feeling down (depression)
- •Blurry vision
- •Feeling confused (disorientation)
- •Dizziness or spinning sensation
- •Blood in urine
- •Fewer white blood cells
- •Fewer platelets (increased risk of bleeding/bruising)
- •Psoriasis (skin condition)
- •Allergic reactions
- •Swelling of the skin
- •Irritability
- •Nervousness
- •Restlessness
- •Anxiety
- •Trouble sleeping (insomnia)
- •Strange dreams
- •Nightmares
- •Migraine
- •Nausea
- •Feeling tired or lacking energy (lethargy)
- •Restlessness with increased activity
- •High blood pressure
- •Stomach pain
- •Indigestion
- •Mouth sores
- •Dry mouth
- •Yellow skin/eyes (changes in blood)
- •Skin inflammation
- •Itching
- •Rash
- •Dry skin
- •Night sweats
- •Pain in arms and legs
- •Sugar in urine
- •Too much protein in urine
- •Menopausal symptoms
- •Weakness
- •Weight gain
- •Shingles
- •Low calcium or sodium in blood
- •High fat levels in blood
- •Mood changes
- •Aggression
- •Crying easily
- •Stress
- •Waking up too early
- •Increased sex drive
- •Low mood
- •Poor memory
- •Trouble concentrating
- •Sleepy state
- •Restless legs
- •Poor sleep
- •Tingling or numbness
- •Seeing or hearing things that aren't there (hallucinations)
- •Watery eyes
- •Dizziness when standing up
- •Hot flashes
- •Heartburn (reflux)
- •Upset stomach
- •Blisters in mouth
- •Tongue sores
- •Stomach upset
- •Vomiting
- •Noisy bowels (flatulence)
- •Flatulence
- •Increased saliva
- •Bad breath
- •Abdominal discomfort
- •Stomach lining inflammation (gastritis)
- •Hand rash
- •Nail problems
- •Joint inflammation (arthritis)
- •Muscle twitching
- •Neck pain
- •Night muscle cramps
- •Increased need to pee
- •Peeing at night
- •Long-lasting erection (painful)
- •Prostate inflammation
- •Fatigue
- •Pain
- •Thirst
- •High liver enzymes
- •Abnormal blood electrolyte/lab values
- •Swelling of face
- •Swelling of mouth
- •Swelling of tongue
- •Abnormal milk production
- •High blood sugar
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to melatonin or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Talk to your doctor if you have diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance, as this medicine may increase blood sugar levels.
- Talk to your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease.
- Talk to your doctor if you have an autoimmune disease (where your immune system attacks itself) or epilepsy, as melatonin may increase seizure frequency.
- Talk to your doctor if you are elderly.
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- Smoking can reduce the effect of Melatonin Orion because tobacco smoke components can increase the breakdown of melatonin in the liver.
- Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Women who can become pregnant must use contraception during treatment.
- This medicine is not for children or adolescents under 18 years old.
- Avoid alcohol before, during, or after taking Melatonin Orion, as it can reduce its effect.
- Melatonin Orion can cause drowsiness and reduce alertness for several hours after taking it. Do not drive or operate machinery after taking this medicine.
- Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other medicines, including blood thinners, antidepressants, antibiotics, epilepsy medicines, pain relievers, sleeping pills, or hormones.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. Has fewer adverse effects than benzodiazepines andrelated drugs. Non-pharmacological methods are the first-line treatment for insomnia. (updated 18.3.2024)