Melatonin Vitabalans
Melatonin Vitabalans contains melatonin, a natural body hormone, used for short-term relief of jet lag symptoms in adults.
Form
tabletti
Strength
5 mg
Active Ingredient
Melatonin
Manufacturer
Vitabalans Oy
How to Use
Dosage
Take one 3 mg tablet once a day for up to 4 days; if 3 mg is not enough, you can take one 5 mg tablet instead of the 3 mg tablet.
Method
Take the medicine at your usual bedtime in your destination; swallow the tablet with a glass of water, and do not take it before 8 PM or after 4 AM. Do not eat 2 hours before or after taking it, and avoid alcohol.
Important
The maximum dose is one 5 mg tablet once a day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Nausea
- •Loss of appetite
- •Dizziness
- •Daytime sleepiness
- •Disorientation (confusion about time and place)
RARE
- •Chest pain
- •Irritability
- •Nervousness
- •Restlessness
- •Insomnia
- •Abnormal dreams
- •Nightmares
- •Anxiety
- •Migraine
- •Lethargy (tiredness, lack of energy)
- •Agitation (restlessness with increased activity)
- •Drowsiness
- •High blood pressure
- •Abdominal pain
- •Indigestion
- •Mouth ulcers
- •Dry mouth
- •Changes in blood count (may cause yellowing of skin or eyes)
- •Skin inflammation
- •Night sweats
- •Itching
- •Rash
- •Dry skin
- •Limb pain
- •Glucose in urine
- •Too much protein in urine
- •Menopausal symptoms
- •Weakness
- •Abnormal liver function
- •Weight gain
- •Loss of consciousness or fainting
- •Severe chest pain (due to exertion)
- •Palpitations
- •Depression
- •Impaired vision
- •Dizziness (vertigo)
- •Blood in urine
- •Low white blood cell count
- •Low platelet count, increasing risk of bleeding and bruising
- •Psoriasis
- •Shingles (herpes zoster)
- •High blood fat levels
- •Mood changes
- •Aggression
- •Agitation
- •Tearfulness
- •Stress symptoms
- •Early morning awakening
- •Increased libido
- •Low mood
- •Memory impairment
- •Attention disorder
- •Dream-like state
- •Restless legs syndrome
- •Poor sleep quality
- •Tingling sensation
- •Increased tear production
- •Dizziness when standing or sitting
- •Hot flashes
- •Acid reflux
- •Gastrointestinal disorders
- •Mouth blisters
- •Tongue ulcers
- •Stomach upset
- •Vomiting
- •Abnormal bowel sounds
- •Flatulence
- •Excessive salivation
- •Bad breath
- •Abdominal discomfort
- •Stomach flu
- •Stomach lining inflammation
- •Redness
- •Hand dermatitis
- •Itchy rash
- •Nail disorders
- •Joint inflammation
- •Muscle cramps (spasms)
- •Neck pain
- •Nocturnal muscle cramps
- •Increased urination
- •Urinating at night
- •Prolonged, sometimes painful erection (priapism)
- •Prostate inflammation
- •Fatigue
- •Pain
- •Thirst
- •Increased liver enzyme values
- •Abnormal blood electrolyte values
- •Abnormal lab test results
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to melatonin or any other ingredient in the medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you have epilepsy, as this medicine might increase seizures.
- Not recommended if you have severe kidney or liver problems.
- Talk to your doctor if you have an autoimmune disease or heart/blood vessel disease and are taking blood pressure medication.
- This medicine can cause drowsiness; be careful when driving or using machines.
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- Smoking can make this medicine less effective.
- Do not give this medicine to children or adolescents under 18 years.
- Avoid eating 2 hours before and after your dose, and avoid alcohol, as they can affect how well the medicine works.
- Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- If symptoms do not improve or worsen within 6 days, contact your doctor.
- If you have taken too much, contact your doctor immediately.
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)