Mellozzan
Mellozzan contains melatonin, a natural hormone that helps regulate your body's sleep-wake cycle, used for insomnia in children and teenagers (6-17 years old) with ADHD when other sleep routines haven't helped.
Form
tabletti
Strength
2 mg
Active Ingredient
Melatonin
Manufacturer
Medice Arzneimittel Pütter GmbH & Co. KG
How to Use
Dosage
The usual starting dose is 0.5–2 mg, taken 30–60 minutes before bedtime.
Method
Take the tablet by mouth. You can crush the tablet and mix it with water.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 5 mg for all ages.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Sleepiness
RARE
- •Irritability, nervousness, restlessness, anxiety
- •Insomnia, abnormal dreams, nightmares
- •Migraine, dizziness, nausea
- •Low energy and restlessness with increased activity
- •High blood pressure
- •Abdominal pain, digestive problems, mouth ulcers, dry mouth
- •Yellowing of skin or eyes due to changes in blood tests
- •Skin inflammation, itching, rash, dry skin, night sweats
- •Pain in arms and legs
- •Sugar in urine, too much protein in urine
- •Menopausal symptoms
- •Feeling weak, chest pain
- •Weight gain
- •Shingles
- •Fewer white blood cells, fewer platelets
- •Low calcium or sodium levels in blood
- •High fat levels in blood
- •Mood changes, aggression, agitation, tearfulness, stress, confusion (disorientation), waking up early, increased sex drive, low mood, depression
- •Fainting, memory problems, trouble concentrating, dreaming, restless legs, poor sleep, skin tingling
- •Worsened vision, blurry vision, increased tear production
- •Spinning sensation (vertigo), dizziness when standing or sitting
- •Chest pain (angina), fast heartbeat
- •Hot flashes
- •Acid reflux, stomach problems, mouth blisters, tongue ulcers, stomach upset, vomiting, abnormal bowel sounds, gas, increased saliva, bad breath, stomach discomfort, stomach lining inflammation
- •Eczema, redness, hand skin inflammation, itchy rash, psoriasis, nail problems
- •Joint inflammation, muscle spasms, neck pain, night cramps
- •Increased urination, urinating at night, red blood cells in urine
- •Painful, long-lasting erection (not related to sexual activity), prostate inflammation
- •Tiredness, pain, thirst
- •High liver enzymes, abnormal blood salt levels, abnormal lab test results
- •Abnormal breast milk discharge (even in men)
- •High blood sugar
Important Warnings
- Do not take Mellozzan if you are allergic to melatonin or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Talk to your doctor if you have diabetes or blood sugar problems, as this medicine might increase your blood sugar.
- Talk to your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease.
- Talk to your doctor if you have an autoimmune disease (where your body's immune system attacks itself).
- Talk to your doctor if you have epilepsy, as melatonin might increase seizures.
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- If you are a woman who can become pregnant, you must use birth control during Mellozzan treatment.
- Smoking can make Mellozzan less effective.
- Do not give this medicine to children under 6 years old.
- Do not drink alcohol before, during, or after taking Mellozzan, as it can reduce its effect.
- Mellozzan can make you feel sleepy. If so, do not drive, cycle, or use machines.
- If you have a severe allergic reaction (like itching, trouble breathing, swelling of the face, mouth, or tongue) or chest pain, stop taking Mellozzan and call a doctor right away.