Vitabalans Oy Melatonin 3 mg 30 tablets

The active substance of the product melatonin is a natural hormone produced in the body. Melatonin Vitabalans is indicated for adults for the short-term treatment of jet lag . Jet lag is a physiological condition that results from changes in the body's circadian rhythms caused by rapid long-distance (east-west or west-east) transmeridian travel.

Effects of melatonin:

• Oral melatonin has been found to be effective in long-term primary insomnia and jet lag
• Melatonin may alleviate symptoms of insomnia in the elderly, especially if endogenous melatonin production is reduced
• It may improve insomnia in young people, but there is little data
• Melatonin improves sleep quality and sleep latency (time to fall asleep) without affecting sleep architecture or REM sleep duration
• Melatonin is non-addictive and does not affect alertness the next day

The only melatonin preparations that are registered in Slovakia as over-the-counter medicines. Made in Finland.

Dosage

The recommended daily dose is one 3 mg tablet taken at bedtime after arrival (after a flight that caused jet lag) at the destination, local time, for a maximum of 4 days. If the recommended daily dose of 3 mg does not relieve symptoms, one 5 mg tablet can be taken at bedtime.

The timing of melatonin dosing is important . The dose should be taken at bedtime (depending on local time). The tablets should be taken with a glass of water. It is not recommended to eat food 2 hours before or 2 hours after the planned time of melatonin administration.

If you are not sure if you can take this medicine, talk to your pharmacist, especially if you have liver or kidney problems or any autoimmune disease, if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Warning

• The use of the drug is not recommended for pregnant and lactating women, as well as for women who intend to become pregnant.
• The safety and effectiveness of melatonin in children have not been established
• Caution is required if melatonin is used by patients with renal impairment
• Melatonin is not recommended in patients with severe renal impairment
• Melatonin is not recommended in patients with liver failure
• Smoking can reduce the level of melatonin and therefore the effectiveness of the drug
• Do not drink alcohol before, during or after taking the medicine, as it reduces its effectiveness
• The drug has a mild effect on the ability to drive and use machines - it can cause drowsiness and impaired attention for several hours, so it should be used with caution.

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