PRODUCT DETAILS

About Go 2 Sleep 3mg Tablet

MELATONIN is a hormone that helps control sleep patterns. MELATONIN is used to treat jet-lag and insomnia (sleep disorders). Jet-lag is a sleep disorder that occurs in people who travel across multiple time-zones. Insomnia is a sleep disorder which causes trouble falling and/or staying asleep.

Uses of Go 2 Sleep 3mg Tablet

Insomnia, Jet-lag

Medicinal Benefits of Go 2 Sleep 3mg Tablet

MELATONIN is a hormone that helps control sleep patterns. MELATONIN is used to treat jet-lag and insomnia (sleep disorders) in people aged over 55years. MELATONIN acts on the receptors in the body, thereby controlling the circadian rhythm and increasing the propensity to sleep. Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland located in the brain that synchronises the body’s biological day-and-night rhythm. MELATONIN adds to the body’s natural supply of the hormone and helps you get to sleep and improves sleep quality.

Directions for Use

Take MELATONIN without food, i.e., 2hours before or after food. Based on your condition, your doctor will decide for how long you need to take MELATONIN. Tablet: Swallow MELATONIN as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew, or crush the tablet. Liquid: Take the prescribed dose/quantity of MELATONIN using the measuring cup provided by the pack; shake the bottle well before each use.

Side Effects of Go 2 Sleep 3mg Tablet

• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Headache
• Nausea

Similar Drugs

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take MELATONIN if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor before taking MELATONIN if you have epilepsy, autoimmune diseases, diabetes, impaired liver or kidney function. Talk to your doctor before taking MELATONIN if you are pregnant. Do not take MELATONIN if you are breastfeeding as it passes into breastmilk. MELATONIN causes drowsiness and dizziness, do not drive or operate machinery. Avoid consuming alcohol along with MELATONIN as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. MELATONIN is not recommended for children below 18years as the safety and effectiveness are unknown. Avoiding smoking as the components of tobacco might increase the breakdown of MELATONIN in the liver.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

 MELATONIN may have interaction with an anti-depressant (fluvoxamine), a drug used to treat psoriasis (psoralens), antacid (cimetidine), hormone (estrogen), antibiotic (rifampicin), anti-convulsant (carbamazepine), hypnotics (midazolam, temazepam, zaleplon, zolpidem, zopiclone), and blood thinner (warfarin).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

MELATONIN may have interactions with depression, epilepsy, autoimmune diseases, diabetes, glaucoma, impaired liver or kidney function.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

• Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking MELATONIN as it may cause increased drowsiness.

PREGNANCY

• Avoid taking MELATONIN if you are pregnant unless prescribed by a doctor. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

BREAST FEEDING

• Avoid taking MELATONIN if you are breastfeeding as it passes into breastmilk. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

DRIVING

• MELATONIN causes dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or operate machinery. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

LIVER

• Please consult your doctor before taking MELATONIN if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

KIDNEY

• Please consult your doctor before taking MELATONIN if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.