Melatonin Unimedic Pharma
Melatonin Unimedic Pharma contains melatonin, a natural hormone that helps regulate the body's sleep-wake cycle and is used for jet lag and sleep disorders in children with ADHD.
How to Use
Dosage
Adults for jet lag: 1-5 ml (1-5 mg) for up to 5 days, starting with 2 ml (2 mg). Children/adolescents (6-17 years) with ADHD: 1-2 ml (1-2 mg) 30-60 minutes before bedtime. The daily dose is individually adjusted.
Method
Swallow the oral solution. Use the provided syringe to measure the dose. Sit upright, place the syringe tip against the inside of the cheek, and slowly push the plunger to release the medicine, allowing natural swallowing.
The maximum recommended daily dose is 5 ml (5 mg).
Possible Side Effects
- •Headache
- •Drowsiness
- •Allergic reactions (e.g., itching, difficulty breathing), swelling of deep skin layers (angioedema), swelling of mouth and tongue
- •Spontaneous milk discharge from breasts
- •Irritability, nervousness, restlessness
- •Insomnia, abnormal dreams, nightmares, night sweats, anxiety, extreme restlessness, physical weakness, lack of energy and enthusiasm
- •Migraine
- •Dizziness
- •High blood pressure
- •Mouth ulcers
- •Dry mouth
- •Nausea, stomach pain
- •Skin problems (dermatitis, itching, rash, dry skin)
- •Pain in limbs
- •Menopausal symptoms
- •Chest pain
- •Glucose in urine, too much protein in urine
- •Changes in blood values that may cause yellowing of the skin and eyes
- •Abnormal liver function test results
- •Weight gain
- •Shingles
- •Decreased white blood cell count
- •Decreased platelet count
- •Low calcium or sodium levels in the blood
- •High fat levels in the blood
- •Mood changes, aggression, agitation, tearfulness, stress symptoms, confusion (disorientation), waking early in the morning, increased sex drive, low mood, depression
- •Fainting, memory impairment, attention disorder, dreamy state, uncomfortable feeling in legs (restless legs syndrome), poor sleep quality, fatigue
- •Impaired vision, blurred vision, increased tear production
- •Vertigo, dizziness when standing or sitting
- •Increased heart rate, exertional chest pain
- •Reflux disease, digestive disorder, mouth blisters, tongue ulcers, stomach problems, vomiting, abnormal bowel sounds, increased salivation, bad breath, gas, abdominal discomfort, stomach lining inflammation
- •Abnormal skin sensations (sensory disturbance), skin disorders (eczema, redness, psoriasis, rash), nail disorders, sudden hot flushes
- •Pain, joint inflammation, muscle contractions, neck pain, nocturnal muscle cramps
- •Increased urination, red blood cells in urine, nocturnal urge to urinate
- •Prolonged erection
- •Prostate inflammation or swelling
- •Thirst
- •Elevated liver enzyme values, abnormal blood electrolyte values, and abnormal laboratory values
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to melatonin or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- If you or your child has diabetes or high blood sugar, avoid eating 2 hours before and 2 hours after taking this medicine, as it may increase blood sugar levels.
- Talk to your doctor if you or your child has liver problems, kidney problems, an autoimmune disease, epilepsy, or if you are elderly.
- This medicine can cause drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery if you feel sleepy.
- Do not give this medicine to children under 6 years old, as its effects in this age group are not known.
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- Do not drink alcohol before, during, or after taking this medicine, as it can reduce its effect.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
- This medicine contains methyl parahydroxybenzoate, which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).
Use in Elderly Patients
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)