Melatonin Extended Release Tablet 2 mg (Melatonin)

Adult dose

Take 1 tablet orally once daily, 1 to 2 hours before bedtime after meals, without chewing or crushing the tablet.

This medication should not be taken by patients with allergies to this medication or any of its ingredients. Additionally, it contains lactose, so patients with specific genetic disorders that prevent lactose digestion should not use it. Patients with kidney or liver problems should use this medication with caution, and those with autoimmune diseases or who are pregnant or breastfeeding should also take care. Taking this medication may cause symptoms such as headache, nasopharyngitis, back pain, and joint pain, and a variety of side effects have been reported, including rare occurrences of blood abnormalities, hypersensitivity reactions, psychiatric symptoms, digestive disorders, and skin rashes. This medication can cause drowsiness, so caution should be exercised in situations where the risk of accidents due to drowsiness is high. This medication may interact with enzymes metabolized in the liver, potentially altering drug concentrations when taken with other medications; therefore, if you are taking any other medications, you must consult your doctor or pharmacist. Caution is particularly necessary when used together with drugs such as fluvoxamine, methoxsalen, estrogen preparations, and cimetidine. Taking this medication with alcohol may reduce its effectiveness, so it is advisable not to take them together. When taken with other sleeping pills such as zolpidem, the sedative effect may be increased, so care should be taken. Pregnant or breastfeeding women are advised not to take this medication. The safety and efficacy in children under the age of 18 have not been established. Care should be taken while driving or operating hazardous machinery as this medication may cause drowsiness, which could lead to accidents.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• angioedema
• oral edema
• tongue swelling
• angina
• high bilirubinemia
• thrombocytopenia
• leukopenia
• severe allergic reactions
• severe skin adverse reactions

Mild side effects

• Headache
• nasopharyngitis
• back pain
• joint pain
• hypertriglyceridemia
• hypocalcemia
• hyponatremia
• hypersensitivity
• nervousness
• agitation

This medication may be sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that blocks light. It is also recommended to store it in a cool place at or below room temperature (25 degrees Celsius).

Appearance

White to grayish-white round extended-release tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP)*3]