Laton Sustained-Release Tablet 2 mg (Melatonin)

Adult dose

Take 1 tablet orally once a day, 1 to 2 hours before bedtime after meals, and swallow whole without chewing or crushing.

This medication should not be used by patients who have allergies to this medication or any of its ingredients. This medication contains lactose, so it should not be administered to patients with lactose intolerance or hereditary lactose metabolism disorders. Patients with kidney or liver dysfunction should be cautious when using this medication. Patients with autoimmune diseases, or women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, should also use this medication with caution. This medication may cause adverse reactions such as headache, nasopharyngitis, lower back pain, and joint pain, and rarely, side effects may occur in various parts such as blood, immune, mental, nerve, heart, gastrointestinal, and skin. This medication may cause drowsiness, so patients at high risk of accidents due to drowsiness should be especially careful. This medication may interact with other drugs, so it is advisable to consult with a professional, especially when used with certain antidepressants, antibiotics, hormones, sleeping pills, and alcohol. The safety of this medication during pregnancy or breastfeeding has not been established, so it is not recommended. For children under the age of 18, the safety and efficacy of this medication have not been confirmed, so it is advisable not to use it. Be cautious of the risk of accidents due to the drowsiness-inducing effect of this medication when driving or operating machinery. Keep this medication out of the reach of children and store it in its original container to prevent misuse or deterioration of quality.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria
• angioedema
• oral edema
• tongue swelling

Mild side effects

• Headache
• nasopharyngitis
• lower back pain
• joint pain
• irritability
• nervousness
• anxiety
• insomnia
• abnormal dreams
• nightmares

This medication is sensitive to light; therefore, it should be stored in a light-resistant container. Additionally, to maintain the efficacy of the medication, it is recommended to store it at room temperature, i.e., below 25 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White to grayish-white round sustained-release tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP×3)]