Melatonin Tablets

About Melatonin Tablets

Melatonin Tablets contain 3 mg of melatonin, a naturally occurring hormone that helps regulate your body’s sleep-wake cycle. When travelling across multiple time zones, your internal clock can become disrupted, leading to jet lag. Melatonin supplements help restore your biological rhythm, effectively reducing symptoms such as sleep disturbances, daytime tiredness, fatigue, irritability, and digestive issues associated with travelling.

Melatonin Tablets are intended for the short-term treatment of jet lag in adults.

What Is Melatonin Used For?

Melatonin 3 mg tablets are specifically used for the short-term treatment of jet lag in adults. It assists in realigning your body’s internal biological clock, which is often disrupted by long-distance air travel, thereby relieving symptoms like daytime fatigue, sleep disruption, and mood changes.

Who Is Melatonin Suitable For?

Melatonin is suitable for adults aged 18 and over.

Do not take Melatonin if you:

• Are allergic to melatonin or any of the ingredients listed in the leaflet.
• Are a child or adolescent under 18 years old.

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before use if you:

• Suffer from epilepsy (seizures).
• Have an autoimmune disease.
• Have diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance.
• Have significantly impaired liver or kidney function.
• Smoke, as this may reduce the efficacy of the medicine.
• Have high blood pressure and are taking medication for it.
• Are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to conceive.

How to Take Melatonin Tablets

1. Take one tablet daily at your usual bedtime upon arrival at your destination.
2. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water or other liquid.
3. Do not take your dose before 20:00 or after 04:00.
4. Avoid eating for at least 2 hours before and after taking your dose.
5. Treatment is for short-term use only, with a maximum duration of 5 days.

Possible Side Effects

Like all medicines, Melatonin can cause side effects, though not everyone experiences them.

• Common: Headache and drowsiness.
• Uncommon: Irritability, nervousness, restlessness, abnormal dreams, anxiety, dizziness, high blood pressure, abdominal pain, indigestion, nausea, mouth ulceration, dry mouth, itching, rash, dry skin, and weight increase.
• Rare: Serious reactions can include chest pain, palpitations, visual impairment, fainting, and blood in the urine. Seek medical advice immediately if these occur.

Warnings and Precautions

• Do not drive or operate machinery after taking the tablet, as it may cause drowsiness.
• Do not consume alcohol, as it can worsen jet lag symptoms and increase drowsiness.
• Interactions with other medicines (e.g., blood thinners, antidepressants, or other sleep aids) may occur; always inform your doctor about other treatments.
• If you have diabetes, ensure you do not take this medication within 3 hours of a meal.

Storage Instructions

• Store in the original packaging to protect from light.
• Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
• Do not use after the expiry date stated on the carton.

Important Information

• Melatonin is intended for short-term use (maximum 5 days).
• Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten one.
• Consult a doctor if your symptoms do not improve or worsen after 5 days.