Meladate Tablet
Product introduction
Meladate Tablet helps to synchronize the body’s biological day-night rhythm. It should be taken either 2 hours before or 2 hours after food, preferably at bedtime. However, it is advised to take it at a fixed time each day to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the blood. You should never skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medicine should not be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Some common side effects of this medicine include headache and drowsiness. It even causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It is important to note that this medicine should not be used for daily naps.
Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are suffering from any liver or kidney problems. You should avoid smoking and alcohol while using this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should not use this medicine. However, if the need arises, please consult your doctor before using it.
Uses of Meladate Tablet
- Treatment of Insomnia
- Treatment of Jet lag
Benefits of Meladate Tablet
In Treatment of Insomnia
In Treatment of Jet lag
Side effects of Meladate Tablet
Common side effects of Meladate
- Sleepiness
- Headache
How to use Meladate Tablet
How Meladate Tablet works
Safety advice
However, based on the limited information available it is advised that Meladate Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease.
There is very limited experience on use of Meladate Tablet in patients with underlying liver disease.
What if you forget to take Meladate Tablet?
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Quick tips
- Take it with or without food or at least 2 hours before bedtime.
- Some lifestyle habits for good sleep:
- Avoid strenuous activity before bedtime.
- Avoid caffeine products at night.
- Avoid extreme temperature like too cold or too hot.
- Prefer dim light at nighttime.
- Try some relaxation therapy.
- Prefer couch to watch tv or read a book rather than a bed.
- It may affect the blood sugar level. Take caution while taking this medicine if you are suffering from diabetes.
- It may cause dizziness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Smoking may make Meladate Tablet less effective since it can increase the metabolism (breakdown) of it by the liver.
- Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine as it may decrease the activity of drug.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking seizures medicine as Meladate Tablet may increase the frequency of Seizures.
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Meladate Tablet, suffering from liver or kidney, or if you have an intolerance to some sugars.
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