Melatonin Senaxa

Melatonin Senaxa helps people aged 55 and older with short-term sleep problems by giving them melatonin, a hormone that helps the body sleep naturally.

Form
depottabletti
Strength
2 mg
Active Ingredient
Melatonin
Manufacturer
Przedsiebiorstwo Farmaceutyczne Lek-Am Sp. z o.o.

How to Use

Dosage

Take one 2 mg tablet once a day.

Method

Take it by mouth with food, about 1-2 hours before you go to bed. Swallow the tablet whole; do not crush or split it.

Important

The maximum daily dose is one 2 mg tablet. Do not take more than this.

Possible Side Effects

COMMON
  • Chest pain
  • Irritability
  • Nervousness
  • Restlessness
  • Insomnia (trouble sleeping)
  • Abnormal dreams
  • Nightmares
  • Anxiety
  • Migraine
  • Headache
  • Tiredness or lack of energy
  • Increased activity
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • High blood pressure
  • Upper stomach pain
  • Indigestion
  • Mouth ulcers
  • Dry mouth
  • Nausea (feeling sick)
  • Changes in blood tests that might make your skin or eyes yellow
  • Skin inflammation
  • Night sweats
  • Itching
  • Rash
  • Dry skin
  • Pain in arms and legs
  • Menopausal symptoms
  • Weakness
  • Sugar in urine
  • Too much protein in urine
  • Abnormal liver function
  • Weight gain
RARE
  • Unconsciousness or fainting
  • Severe chest pain due to blood vessel spasm
  • Palpitations (fast or strong heartbeat)
  • Depression
  • Worsened eyesight
  • Blurred vision
  • Confusion
  • Dizziness (feeling like things are spinning)
  • Red blood cells in urine
  • Low white blood cell count
  • Low platelet count, increasing risk of bleeding or bruising
  • Psoriasis (skin disease)
  • Shingles (herpes zoster)
  • High blood fat levels
  • Low blood calcium levels
  • Low blood sodium levels
  • Mood changes
  • Aggressiveness
  • Agitation
  • Tearfulness
  • Stress symptoms
  • Waking early in the morning
  • Increased sex drive
  • Low mood
  • Memory problems
  • Attention problems
  • Dreamlike state
  • Restless legs syndrome
  • Worsened sleep quality
  • Tingling or pins and needles
  • Increased tear production
  • Dizziness when standing or sitting up
  • Hot flashes
  • Acid reflux
  • Stomach upset
  • Mouth blisters
  • Tongue ulcers
  • Stomach pains
  • Vomiting
  • Abnormal bowel sounds
  • Gas (flatulence)
  • Excessive salivation
  • Bad breath
  • Functional stomach disorder
  • Stomach lining inflammation
  • Eczema
  • Hand rash (dermatitis)
  • Itchy rash
  • Nail disorders
  • Joint inflammation
  • Muscle spasms
  • Neck pain
  • Nighttime muscle cramps
  • Long-lasting, sometimes painful erection
  • Prostate inflammation
  • Fatigue
  • Pain
  • Thirst
  • Increased urination
  • Urinating more often at night
  • High liver enzyme values in blood tests
  • Abnormal blood electrolyte levels in blood tests

Important Warnings

  • Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to melatonin or any other ingredients in the tablet.
  • Talk to your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems, as this medicine may not be suitable for you.
  • Talk to your doctor if you have been told you have a sugar intolerance.
  • If you have an autoimmune disease (where your body's immune system attacks itself), talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
  • This medicine can make you sleepy. Do not drive or use machines if you feel drowsy.
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  • Smoking can make this medicine less effective.
  • Do not give this medicine to children or teenagers under 18 years old, as its effects are not known in this age group.
  • Do not drink alcohol before, during, or after taking this medicine, as it can reduce its effect.
  • Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant, think you might be pregnant, are breastfeeding, or planning to have a baby.