Melaxen (Melaxen)

Composition Pharmacodynamics Indications Carefully Contraindications Dosing and Administration Side effects Form release / dosage
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Active substanceMelatoninMelatonin
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    • Dosage form: & nbsp

    coated tablets 3 mg

    Composition:

    One tablet contains:

    Active active ingredient:

    Melatonin 3 mg.

    Excipients: calcium hydrophosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate.

    Sheath: talc, shellac, isopropanol.

    Description:Round, biconvex tablets, coated with a coat from white to white with a yellowish hue, with a dividing risk on one side of the tablet.
    Pharmacotherapeutic group:Adaptogenic agent
    ATX: & nbsp

    N.05.C.H.01   Melatonin

    N.05.C.H   Melatonin receptor agonists

    Pharmacodynamics:

    It is a synthetic analogue of the hormone of the pineal gland (epiphysis). Normalizes circadian rhythms. Regulates the sleep-wake cycle, diurnal changes in locomotor activity and body temperature.Promotes the normalization of night sleep (speeds up sleep, improves sleep quality, reduces the number of nocturnal awakenings, improves well-being after a morning awakening, does not cause a feeling of sluggishness, weakness and fatigue when awakening, dreams become brighter and emotionally saturated).

    Adapts the body to a rapid change of time zones, reduces stress reactions. It shows immunostimulating and expressed antioxidant properties.

    It inhibits the secretion of gonadotropins, to a lesser extent - other hormones of adenohypophysis - corticotropin, thyrotropin and somatotropin.

    Does not cause addiction and dependence.

    Pharmacokinetics:

    When ingested quickly and completely absorbed, easily passes the histohematological barriers, including the blood-brain barrier. Has a short half-life.

    Indications:

    - As a hypnotic;

    - as an adaptogen for the normalization of biological rhythms.

    Contraindications:Hypersensitivity, severe renal dysfunction, autoimmune diseases, leukemia, lymphoma. Allergic reactions, lymphogranulomatosis, myeloma, epilepsy, diabetes mellitus, chronic renal failure,pregnancy and lactation.
    Pregnancy and lactation:Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation.
    Dosing and Administration:

    Inside. Adults on 1 / 2-1 tablet for 30-40 minutes before going to bed once a day.

    As an adaptogen for the change of time zones: 1 day before the flight and in the next 2-5 days 1 tablet for 30-40 minutes before bedtime. The maximum daily dose is up to 2 tablets per day.

    Side effects:There may be allergic reactions to the components of the drug, swelling in the first week of admission. Headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, morning drowsiness.
    Overdose:In case of accidental overdose: gastric lavage, symptomatic therapy. Increased severity of side effects.
    Interaction:

    Strengthens the effect of drugs that depress the central nervous system and beta-blockers. It is not recommended to take together with hormonal drugs.

    Incompatible with MAO inhibitors, glucocorticosteroids and cyclosporin.

    Special instructions:During the period of treatment, it is necessary to refrain from driving and practicing potentially dangerous activities that require an increased concentration of attention and speed of psychomotor reactions.It is necessary to inform women who want to become pregnant, about the presence of a weak contraceptive effect in the drug. Avoid bright lighting.
    Form release / dosage:The tablets are coated.
    Packaging:

    For 30 or 60 tablets in a white bottle of high density polyethylene with a screwed polyethylene lid and a safety valve made of foil. The label is attached to the bottle, the bottle is tightened with a polyethylene film and, together with the instruction for use, is placed in a cardboard box.

    For 12 tablets in a blister of aluminum foil / PVC. One or two blisters together with instructions for use are placed in a cardboard box.

    Storage conditions:

    At a temperature of 10-30 ° C, in a dry place protected from light.

    Keep out of the reach of children.

    Shelf life:

    4 years.

    Do not use after the expiration date.

    Terms of leave from pharmacies:Without recipe
    Registration number:П N015325 / 01
    Date of registration:29.08.2008
    Expiration Date:Unlimited
    The owner of the registration certificate:Unipharm, Inc.Unipharm, Inc. USA
    Representation: & nbspUNIFARM, Inc. UNIFARM, Inc. USA
    Information update date: & nbsp27.04.2018
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