Melatonin Vitabalans
Melatonin Vitabalans helps regulate the body's natural sleep cycle and is used for short-term treatment of jet lag in adults.
Form
tabletti
Strength
3 mg
Active Ingredient
Melatonin
Manufacturer
Vitabalans Oy
How to Use
Dosage
The usual dose is one 3 mg tablet once a day for up to 4 days. You can take a 5 mg tablet if 3 mg is not enough, but do not take both.
Method
Take the tablet with a glass of water at your usual bedtime at your destination. Do not eat for 2 hours before or after taking the dose. Do not take tablets before 8 PM or after 4 AM.
Important
Maximum of 5 mg once daily.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Nausea
- •Loss of appetite
- •Dizziness
- •Daytime sleepiness
- •Feeling confused about time and place
RARE
- •Chest pain
- •Fainting or passing out
- •Severe chest pain during exercise
- •Fast heartbeat
- •Feeling sad or depressed
- •Blurry vision
- •Blood in urine
- •Low white blood cell count
- •Low platelet count (higher risk of bleeding/bruising)
- •Skin condition called psoriasis
- •Irritability
- •Nervousness
- •Restlessness
- •Trouble sleeping
- •Strange dreams
- •Nightmares
- •Anxiety
- •Migraine headache
- •Extreme tiredness (lack of energy)
- •High blood pressure
- •Stomach pain
- •Indigestion
- •Mouth sores
- •Dry mouth
- •Blood changes (may cause yellow skin or eyes)
- •Skin rash or inflammation
- •Night sweats
- •Itching
- •Rash
- •Dry skin
- •Pain in arms and legs
- •Sugar in urine
- •Too much protein in urine
- •Menopausal symptoms
- •Weakness
- •Abnormal liver function
- •Weight gain
- •Shingles
- •High blood fat levels
- •Mood changes
- •Aggression
- •Agitation
- •Crying spells
- •Stress symptoms
- •Waking up too early
- •Increased sex drive
- •Feeling down
- •Memory problems
- •Trouble concentrating
- •Dream-like state
- •Restless legs
- •Poor sleep quality
- •Tingling or numbness
- •Increased tears
- •Dizziness when standing or sitting up
- •Hot flashes
- •Heartburn
- •Digestive issues
- •Mouth blisters
- •Tongue sores
- •Vomiting
- •Unusual bowel sounds
- •Bloating or gas
- •Too much saliva
- •Bad breath
- •Stomach lining inflammation
- •Redness
- •Hand rash (dermatitis)
- •Nail problems
- •Joint inflammation
- •Muscle cramps
- •Neck pain
- •Nighttime muscle cramps
- •Frequent urination
- •Urinating at night
- •Long-lasting, sometimes painful erection (priapism)
- •Prostate inflammation
- •Exhaustion
- •Pain
- •Thirst
- •Increased liver enzyme levels
- •Abnormal blood test results (electrolytes)
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to melatonin or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Talk to your doctor if you have epilepsy, as this medicine may increase seizures.
- Not recommended if you have severe kidney disease.
- Not recommended if you have liver disease.
- Not recommended if you have an autoimmune disease (where your body attacks itself).
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- Not recommended if you have heart or blood vessel disease and are taking blood pressure medicine.
- This medicine can make you drowsy. Do not drive or operate machines after taking it.
- Smoking can make this medicine less effective.
- Do not give to children under 18 years old.
- Avoid alcohol and eating 2 hours before or after taking this medicine, as they can reduce its effect or worsen side effects.
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)