Ramitax Tablet
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Product introduction
Ramitax Tablet is used in the treatment of insomnia. It helps to synchronize the body’s biological day-night rhythm. It resolves trouble falling asleep and ensures sound sleep. Unlike other medicines, it is not habit-forming.
Ramitax Tablet may be taken with or without food. 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 fatigue and nausea. 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.
Ramitax Tablet may be taken with or without food. 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 fatigue and nausea. 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 Ramitax Tablet
- Insomnia
- Jet lag
- Depression
Side effects of Ramitax Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Ramitax
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
- Fatigue
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Nausea
How to use Ramitax Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ramitax Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Ramitax Tablet works
Ramitax Tablet is a melatonin receptor agonist. Ramitax Tablet works like melatonin, a chemical messenger in the brain that helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ramitax Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ramitax Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ramitax Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Monitor the baby for sleepiness, adequate weight gain, and developmental milestones, especially in younger, exclusively breastfed babies.
Monitor the baby for sleepiness, adequate weight gain, and developmental milestones, especially in younger, exclusively breastfed babies.
Driving
UNSAFE
Ramitax Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ramitax Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Ramitax Tablet is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
Ramitax Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ramitax Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Ramitax Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Ramitax Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Ramitax Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Ramitax Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n\n
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Ramitax Tablet to treat difficulty in falling asleep.
- Take it without food at least 30 minutes before you sleep.
- It may cause increased sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid taking alcohol while taking this medicine as that may increase the side effects of this medicine.
- Consult with a doctor if your sleep doesn’t improve after 7 to 10 days of treatment.
- Inform your doctor if you notice behavioral changes or new or worsening depression while taking this medicine.
- Stop taking medication and inform your doctor If you experience sleep-driving or memory loss.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Indanes Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Melatonin Receptor Agonists
Interaction with drugs
Taking Ramitax with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Fluvoxamine may raise blood levels of Ramelteon.
Do not consume Ramelteon with Fluvoxamine.
Allylestrenol may raise blood levels of Ramelteon.
Watch out for symptoms such as drowsiness, impaired movement, tiredness, nausea, palpitations, or numbness, and consult your doc
Atazanavir may raise blood levels of Ramelteon.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as dry mouth, blurred vision, headache, drowsiness, dizziness, constipa
Carbamazepine may reduce blood levels of Ramelteon.
Your doctor may monitor the effects of Ramelteon along with your overall treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations
Leflunomide may reduce blood levels of Ramelteon.
Your doctor may monitor the effects of Leflunomide when taken concurrently with Ramelteon.
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Ramitax Tablet
Once A Day
94%
Twice A Day
4%
Alternate Day
1%
Thrice A Day
1%
What are you using Ramitax Tablet for?
Insomnia
96%
Others
4%
How much was the improvement?
Average
48%
Excellent
31%
Poor
21%
What were the side-effects while using Ramitax Tablet?
Dizziness
30%
Sleepiness
22%
Fatigue
17%
No Side Effec*
13%
Headache
9%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Ramitax Tablet?
With food
62%
With or witho*
27%
Empty stomach
12%
*With or without food
Please rate Ramitax Tablet on price
Average
51%
Not Expensive
28%
Expensive
21%
FAQs
Can Ramitax Tablet affect my fertility or desire for sexual activity?
Ramitax Tablet decreases testosterone levels and increases prolactin levels. This change may affect your fertility or desire for sexual activity. Consult your doctor if you experience changes in your period, libido, or problems with fertility.
Does Ramitax Tablet cause physical dependence?
No, Ramitax Tablet does not produce any withdrawal symptoms. Hence, there appears to be no physical dependence. It also does not have any abuse potential.
Can I take 2 tablets in one night? How soon can I take my next dose?
No, you should stick to the recommended dose and never take 2 tablets if your doctor has prescribed only 1. You should not exceed 8 mg in one day. Remember, you can take the next dose only next day. Consult your doctor if you are unable to sleep even after taking Ramitax Tablet.
What are the natural ways to treat insomnia?
There are several natural ways of treating insomnia. These may include avoiding caffeine and nicotine, especially late in the day. While daily exercise is beneficial to sleep, avoid exercising four hours before bedtime. Avoiding large meals in the evening and avoiding taking naps can also help treat insomnia. You can try going to sleep and waking up at the same times each day. Try to maintain a comfortable temperature of your bedroom and make the bedroom as dark as possible. Setting aside a time to relax before bed and using relaxation techniques can also prove effective.
Is Ramitax Tablet a good sleeping aid?
Ramitax Tablet can efficiently help people who have trouble falling asleep. It is not a habit-forming medicine. Therefore, if you are concerned of becoming dependent on sleep medication, Ramitax Tablet might be right for you.
Is Ramitax Tablet a benzodiazepine?
No, Ramitax Tablet is not a benzodiazepine. It acts on melatonin receptor to regulate a person’s sleeping pattern. Melatonin is involved in maintaining the body’s internal biological clock, underlying the normal sleep-wake cycle.
When should I take Ramitax Tablet?
It is recommended that you take Ramitax Tablet 30 minutes before you go to bed. Since Ramitax Tablet acts quickly, it may induce sleep quickly. Therefore, you should avoid any hazardous activities, such as driving or operating heavy machinery, until you know how you will react to Ramitax Tablet.
Can I take Ramitax Tablet with food or alcohol?
Ramitax Tablet should not be taken with or immediately after a high-fat meal since it can affect the levels of medicine in the body. Alcohol should not be used with Ramitax Tablet as it increases the chances of abnormal thinking and behavioral changes.
What should I tell my doctor?
Before starting Ramitax Tablet you should tell your doctor if you have a history of depression, mental illness, or suicidal thoughts. Also, inform your doctor if you have liver disease, lung disease or breathing problems. You must tell your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant. In case you are breastfeeding, let your doctor know because Ramitax Tablet may cause drowsiness in a breastfed infant. You may consider interrupting breastfeeding and pumping and discarding breastmilk during treatment and for 25 hours after administration of Ramitax Tablet.
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