Medication info
Melaking Sustained Release 2 mg (Melatonin)

Melaking Sustained Release 2 mg (Melatonin)

Prescription medicationTablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Melatonin›2mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
대웅바이오(주)
Appearance
White to grayish-white, biconvex, round sustained-release tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/box [(15 tablets/PTP X 2)]
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 202006556 · Approved 2020.09.23

Summary

Main use
Improvement of sleep quality in patients with insomnia over 55 years of age
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Administer 1 tablet orally once a day, 1-2 hours before bedtime after meals, without chewing or breaking the tablet.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
대웅바이오(주)

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of sleep quality in patients with insomnia over 55 years of age

  • Decreased sleep quality
  • insomnia
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This medication is used for the short-term treatment of impaired sleep quality in patients with insomnia aged 55 and older.

How to take

Adult dose

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

Precautions

This medication should not be used by individuals with allergies to this medication or any of its ingredients. Additionally, since it contains lactose, individuals with issues in lactose breakdown or glucose-galactose malabsorption should also avoid this drug. Caution is advised for those with kidney or liver function issues when using this medication. Individuals with autoimmune diseases, those who are pregnant, or nursing should consult a doctor before taking this medication. This drug can cause drowsiness, so care should be taken in situations where the risk of accidents due to drowsiness is high. This medication is metabolized through specific enzymes, which may cause interactions when taken with other drugs. Particular attention should be given when combined with fluvoxamine, methoxsalen, estrogen, cimetidine, etc., and smoking or certain medications may affect the efficacy of this drug. Taking it with alcohol may reduce the sleep-inducing effects, so they should not be taken together. Caution should be exercised when driving or operating machinery, as accidents may occur due to drowsiness while taking this medication. Safety and efficacy in children under 18 have not been confirmed, so it is advisable not to use it. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and is best kept in its original container.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

  • Hives
  • angioedema
  • oral angioedema
  • tongue swelling

Mild side effects

  • Headache
  • nasopharyngitis
  • low back pain
  • joint pain
  • hypersensitivity
  • nervousness
  • agitation
  • insomnia
  • abnormal dreams
  • nightmares
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  • anxiety
  • mood changes
  • aggression
  • crying
  • stress symptoms
  • disorientation
  • early morning awakening
  • increased libido
  • depressed mood
  • depression
  • migraine
  • somnolence
  • psychomotor hyperactivity
  • dizziness
  • drowsiness
  • fainting
  • memory impairment
  • attention deficit
  • dazed state
  • restless legs syndrome
  • poor sleep
  • perceptual disturbances
  • vision

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication may be sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a light-blocking container. Additionally, to maintain the drug's efficacy, it is advisable to store it in a cool room temperature, below 25 degrees.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White to grayish-white, biconvex, round sustained-release tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [(15 tablets/PTP X 2)]

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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