Mellozzan
Mellozzan contains melatonin, a hormone that helps regulate the body's natural sleep-wake cycle, and is used to treat insomnia in children and adolescents aged 6-17 with ADHD when other sleep routines are not enough.
Form
tabletti
Strength
0.5 mg
Active Ingredient
Melatonin
Manufacturer
Medice Arzneimittel Pütter GmbH & Co. KG
How to Use
Dosage
Start with 0.5–2 mg, 30–60 minutes before bedtime. Your doctor may adjust the dose if needed to find the most suitable dose for your child.
Method
Take the tablet by mouth. You can crush the tablet and mix it with water before taking it.
Important
Maximum of 5 mg per day, regardless of age.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Drowsiness
RARE
- •Irritability
- •Nervousness
- •Restlessness
- •Anxiety
- •Insomnia
- •Unusual dreams
- •Nightmares
- •Migraine
- •Dizziness
- •Nausea
- •Fatigue
- •Restlessness with increased activity
- •High blood pressure
- •Abdominal pain
- •Digestive problems
- •Mouth ulcers
- •Dry mouth
- •Changes in blood values that may cause yellowing of the skin and eyes
- •Skin inflammation
- •Itching
- •Rash
- •Dry skin
- •Night sweats
- •Pain in arms and legs
- •Sugar in urine
- •Too much protein in urine
- •Menopausal symptoms in women
- •Feeling of weakness
- •Mild chest pain
- •Weight gain
- •Shingles
- •Decrease in white blood cells
- •Decrease in blood platelets
- •Low calcium or sodium levels in blood
- •High fat levels in blood
- •Mood changes
- •Aggression
- •Agitation
- •Tearfulness
- •Stress symptoms
- •Confusion (disorientation)
- •Early morning awakening
- •Increased sex drive
- •Low mood
- •Depression
- •Fainting
- •Memory problems
- •Attention disorder
- •Dream-like state
- •Restless legs syndrome
- •Poor sleep quality
- •Skin tingling and numbness
- •Vision impairment
- •Blurred vision
- •Increased tear production
- •Vertigo (spinning sensation)
- •Dizziness when standing or sitting
- •Chest pain during exertion
- •Fast heart rate
- •Hot flashes
- •Reflux disease
- •Digestive tract disorder
- •Mouth blisters
- •Tongue ulcers
- •Stomach upset
- •Vomiting
- •Abnormal bowel sounds
- •Flatulence
- •Increased salivation
- •Bad breath
- •Uncomfortable feeling in stomach
- •Stomach lining inflammation
- •Eczema
- •Redness
- •Hand skin inflammation
- •Itchy rash
- •Psoriasis
- •Nail disorders
- •Arthritis
- •Muscle contractions
- •Neck pain
- •Nocturnal muscle cramps
- •Increased urination
- •Nighttime urination
- •Red blood cells in urine
- •Prolonged erection (can be painful) without sexual stimulation
- •Prostate inflammation
- •Fatigue
- •Pain
- •Thirst
- •Elevated liver enzyme levels
- •Abnormal blood electrolyte and laboratory values
- •Spontaneous milk discharge from breasts (also in men)
- •Increased blood sugar levels
Important Warnings
- Do not take Mellozzan if you are allergic to melatonin or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- If you have diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance, this medicine may increase your blood sugar levels. Avoid eating 2 hours before and 2 hours after taking Mellozzan.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems.
- Tell your doctor if you have an autoimmune disease (a condition where your body's own immune system attacks itself).
- If you have epilepsy, as melatonin may increase the frequency of seizures.
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- Women who can become pregnant must use effective contraception 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 the effect of melatonin.
- Mellozzan can cause drowsiness. If you feel sleepy, do not drive or operate machinery.