Sercadin Extended-Release Tablet 2 mg (Melatonin)

Adult dose

Administer 1 tablet orally once a day, 1-2 hours before bedtime after meals, without chewing or breaking.

This drug should not be administered to patients with allergies to certain ingredients. This drug contains lactose, so it should not be taken by patients with genetic disorders that prevent lactose digestion. Patients with kidney or liver dysfunction should be cautious when using this drug. Patients with autoimmune diseases and pregnant or breastfeeding women should also use this drug cautiously. This drug may cause side effects such as headache, nasopharyngitis, low back pain, and arthralgia, and rarely may cause symptoms like blood abnormalities or skin rash. Since drowsiness may occur during treatment, it is advisable to avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery. This drug may interact with other medications as it can affect certain liver enzymes. Particular caution is needed when used in conjunction with fluvoxamine, methoxsalen, estrogen preparations, or quinolone antibiotics. Taking this drug with alcohol may reduce its effectiveness, so it should be avoided. The sedative effect may be enhanced when this drug is taken with benzodiazepine-based sleeping pills. The safety of this drug has not been sufficiently proven in pregnant or breastfeeding women, hence use is not recommended. Use in children under 18 years of age should be avoided as safety and efficacy have not been established. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and stored in its original container for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucous membranes, shortness of breath, asthma attacks, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), liver abnormalities, sudden and severe headache, seizures, confusion, vision disturbances, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output, generalized severe swelling accompanied by elevated blood pressure

Mild side effects

• Headache
• nasopharyngitis
• low back pain
• arthralgia
• leukopenia
• thrombocytopenia
• hypertriglyceridemia
• hypocalcemia
• hyponatremia
• hypersensitivity

This medication should be stored in a container that blocks light and air, ideally at room temperature below 25 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain its effectiveness for a longer duration.

Appearance

White to grayish-white, biconvex round tablets

Package unit

30 tablets (15 tablets/PTP) x 2