Melokalm Tablet
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Product introduction
Melokalm Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of insomnia and jet lag (a sleep disorder due to frequent travel to different time zones). It reduces jet lag symptoms such as irritability, indigestion, daytime tiredness, and sleep disturbances.
Melokalm Tablet helps to synchronize the body’s biological day-night rhythm. It should be taken either 2 hours before or 2 hours after food, preferably at bedtime. However, it is advised to take it at a fixed time each day to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the blood. You should never skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medicine should not be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Some common side effects of this medicine include headache and drowsiness. It even causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It is important to note that this medicine should not be used for daily naps.
Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are suffering from any liver or kidney problems. You should avoid smoking and alcohol while using this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should not use this medicine. However, if the need arises, please consult your doctor before using it.
Uses of Melokalm Tablet
- Treatment of Insomnia
- Treatment of Jet lag
Benefits of Melokalm Tablet
In Treatment of Insomnia
Insomnia is a condition where a person has difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. Melokalm Tablet is often used to support better sleep in individuals facing this issue. It helps regulate the body’s natural sleep-wake cycle, making it easier to fall asleep at night and improving overall sleep quality without causing grogginess the next day.
In Treatment of Jet lag
Jet lag occurs when traveling across time zones disrupts the body's internal clock, leading to sleep disturbances and fatigue. Melokalm Tablet can help reset this internal clock more quickly by signaling to the body that it is time to sleep, thus reducing the time it takes to adapt to a new schedule and improving alertness during travel.
Side effects of Melokalm Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Melokalm
- Headache
- Sleepiness
How to use Melokalm Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Melokalm Tablet is to be taken on an empty stomach.
How Melokalm Tablet works
Melatonin is a hormone produced by the body that synchronizes the body’s biological day-and-night rhythm. The biological rhythm can be disturbed by travelling across time zones. This is known as jet lag. The symptoms and their severity vary between individuals, but are generally worse and last longer the more time zones are crossed. Melokalm Tablet can help restore the normal day-and-night rhythm and reduce the symptoms.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Melokalm Tablet
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Melokalm Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Melokalm Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Melokalm Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Melokalm Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
However, based on the limited information available, it is advised that Melokalm Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease.
However, based on the limited information available, it is advised that Melokalm Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease.
Liver
UNSAFE
Melokalm Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.
What if you forget to take Melokalm Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Melokalm Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Take it with or without food or at least 2 hours before bedtime.
- It may affect the blood sugar level. Take caution while taking this medicine if you are suffering from diabetes.
- It may cause dizziness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Smoking may make Melokalm Tablet less effective since it can increase the metabolism (breakdown) of it by the liver.
- Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine, as it may decrease the activity of the drug.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking seizure medicine, as Melokalm Tablet may increase the frequency of seizures.
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Melokalm Tablet, suffering from liver or kidney disease, or if you have an intolerance to some sugars.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
3- alkylindoles
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Melatonin Receptor Agonists
Interaction with drugs
Taking Melokalm with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Melatonin with Fluvoxamine. Fluvoxamine may raise blood levels of Melatonin.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.Doctor may monitor your kidney function. Melatonin may decrease the metabolism of Aripiprazole.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms. Melatonin may raise blood levels of the active form of Pimozide.
Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration or alertness until you know how the medicines affect you.
Concurrent use may cause additional sedation.
Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration or alertness until you know how the medicines affect you.
Concurrent use may cause additional sedation.
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Melokalm Tablet
Once A Day
99%
Alternate Day
1%
What are you using Melokalm Tablet for?
Insomnia
78%
Jet lag
11%
Others
11%
How much was the improvement?
Average
35%
Poor
33%
Excellent
31%
What were the side-effects while using Melokalm Tablet?
No Side Effec*
69%
Dizziness
8%
Nausea
8%
Headache
8%
Drowsiness
8%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Melokalm Tablet?
With food
75%
With or witho*
17%
Empty stomach
8%
*With or without food
Please rate Melokalm Tablet on price
Average
39%
Expensive
33%
Not Expensive
28%
FAQs
What are the advantages of Melokalm Tablet over other sleep agents?
The advantages of Melokalm Tablet over other sleep agents include that this medicine does not make the patient develop tolerance (after some time of use of Melokalm Tablet, it is no longer effective at the same dose). Unlike other similar hypnotic drugs, Melokalm Tablet does not cause unwanted effects such as hangovers and physical dependence.
Does Melokalm Tablet cause weight gain?
Yes, it may cause weight gain, but it is uncommon. Consult your doctor if you are concerned about putting on weight after taking Melokalm Tablet.
Can I take Melokalm Tablet every night?
Yes, you can take it every night, but consult your doctor for the duration of treatment. If you are taking it for jet lag, you will be advised to take a minimum effective dose for 5 days only. In other cases of insomnia, it can be taken for a little longer, for about 3 months.
Does Melokalm Tablet affect blood pressure?
Yes, Melokalm Tablet may cause an increase in blood pressure, though it is an uncommon side effect. Therefore, if you are hypertensive, keep a watch on your blood pressure during treatment with Melokalm Tablet. Consult your doctor as soon as you notice a change in blood pressure.
Can I take Melokalm Tablet twice a day?
Usually, Melokalm Tablet is taken once a day, before going to bed. Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Melokalm Tablet is a natural hormone produced by the body, which peaks at its highest levels at night.
Can Melokalm Tablet cause palpitations?
Yes, Melokalm Tablet can cause palpitations but only rarely. If you have any concerns regarding palpitations, consult your doctor.
Can Melokalm Tablet cause withdrawal symptoms?
No, unlike other medicines used to help people fall asleep, Melokalm Tablet does not cause withdrawal symptoms.
Can Melokalm Tablet cause abnormal dreams? If yes, then why does it happen?
Abnormal dreams are an uncommon side effect of Melokalm Tablet. The reason for abnormal dreams is not known, but Melokalm Tablet increases the duration of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. This phase of sleep is usually associated with dreams. This increase in duration of REM could be the reason for abnormal dreams that occur while taking Melokalm Tablet.
Can Melokalm Tablet be used for jet lag?
Yes, Melokalm Tablet tablets can be used for treatment of jet-lag in adults. The biological day and night rhythm can be disturbed by travelling to countries lying in different time zones. This is known as jet-lag. The symptoms and their severity vary from person to person, but are generally worse and last longer the more time zones are crossed. Melokalm Tablet tablets can help restore the normal day-and-night rhythm and reduce the symptoms.
Can Melokalm Tablet wake you up?
Early morning awakening is a rare side effect of Melokalm Tablet. If this is persistent and is bothering you, consult your doctor.
Can Melokalm Tablet make you tired the next day?
Yes, tiredness may occur, but it is an uncommon side effect of Melokalm Tablet. Tell your doctor if this side effect worries you.
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