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Jeil Melatonin Sustained-Release Tablet 2 mg (Melatonin)

Jeil Melatonin Sustained-Release Tablet 2 mg (Melatonin)

Prescription medicationTablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Melatonin›2mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
제일약품(주)
Appearance
Round sustained-release tablet, white to grayish-white
Packaging
Box - 30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP) * 3]
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 202500936 · Approved 2025.04.21

Summary

Main use
Improvement of sleep quality in patients with insomnia aged 55 and older
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Administer 1 tablet orally once daily, 1 to 2 hours before bedtime after meals, and swallow it whole without chewing or breaking.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
제일약품(주)

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of sleep quality in patients with insomnia aged 55 and older

  • Reduced sleep quality
  • insomnia
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This medication is used for the short-term treatment of insomnia in patients aged 55 and older with reduced sleep quality. It helps improve the patient's sleep patterns, allowing for comfortable rest and reducing daytime fatigue effectively. Designed to be safely used for a short duration, it can be taken with peace of mind. Overall, it contributes to the improvement of sleep quality and supports a healthy lifestyle.

How to take

Adult dose

Administer 1 tablet orally once daily, 1 to 2 hours before bedtime after meals, and swallow it whole without chewing or breaking.

Precautions

This medicine should not be used by individuals allergic to this medicine or any ingredient contained in it. This medicine contains lactose, and individuals with a genetic disorder that prevents lactose digestion should not take it. Patients with kidney or liver dysfunction should exercise extra caution when using this medicine. Individuals with autoimmune diseases, as well as pregnant or nursing women, should use this medicine with caution. Use of this medicine may cause side effects such as headache, sore throat, insomnia, dizziness; immediate consultation with a doctor is necessary if abnormal symptoms occur. This medicine may cause drowsiness, so caution is required when driving or operating machinery. Additionally, this medicine may interact with various other drugs, so if you are taking other medications, be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist. It is recommended that pregnant or nursing women not take this medicine, and safety in children under 18 years of age has not been established. This medicine should be kept out of reach of children and stored in its original container.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

  • Urticaria
  • angioedema
  • oral swelling
  • tongue swelling
  • pneumonia
  • small intestine bleeding
  • duodenal ulcer
  • Wernicke's encephalopathy
  • angina
  • tinnitus
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  • congestive dermatitis

Mild side effects

  • Headache
  • nasopharyngitis
  • back pain
  • joint pain
  • hypertriglyceridemia
  • hypocalcemia
  • hyponatremia
  • irritability
  • hyperactivity
  • restlessness
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  • insomnia
  • abnormal dreams
  • nightmares
  • anxiety
  • mood changes
  • aggression
  • crying
  • stress symptoms
  • disorientation
  • early morning awakening
  • increased libido
  • depressed mood
  • depression
  • migraine
  • somnolence
  • excess psychomotor activity
  • dizziness
  • drowsiness
  • fainting
  • memory impairment
  • attention deficit
  • lethargy
  • vertigo

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

Storage

This medicine is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that blocks light. Additionally, it is best to store it at room temperature, i.e., below 25 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the effectiveness of the medicine.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Round sustained-release tablet, white to grayish-white

Package unit

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

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.