Melcadin 3 mg Tablet 10's is a hormone that helps control sleep patterns. Melcadin 3 mg Tablet 10's 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.

Melcadin 3 mg Tablet 10's contains ‘Melatonin’ that synchronises the body’s biological day-and-night rhythm. Melcadin 3 mg Tablet 10's acts on the receptors in the body, thereby controlling the circadian rhythm and increasing the propensity to sleep.

You are advised to take Melcadin 3 mg Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, Melcadin 3 mg Tablet 10's may cause common side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, headache, and nausea. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Do not take Melcadin 3 mg Tablet 10's if you are breastfeeding as it passes into breastmilk. Do not drive or operate machinery as Melcadin 3 mg Tablet 10's may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Avoid consuming alcohol with Melcadin 3 mg Tablet 10's as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

Melcadin 3 mg Tablet 10's is a hormone that helps control sleep patterns. Melcadin 3 mg Tablet 10's is used to treat jet lag and insomnia (sleep disorders) in people over 55 years. Melcadin 3 mg Tablet 10's acts on the receptors in the body, thereby controlling the circadian rhythm and increasing the propensity to sleep. Melcadin 3 mg Tablet 10's adds to the body’s natural supply of the hormone, helps you get to sleep, and improves sleep quality.

• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Headache
• Nausea

Do not take Melcadin 3 mg Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have epilepsy, autoimmune diseases, diabetes, or impaired liver or kidney function. Talk to your doctor before taking Melcadin 3 mg Tablet 10's if you are pregnant. Do not take Melcadin 3 mg Tablet 10's if you are breastfeeding as it passes into breastmilk. Avoid consuming alcohol with Melcadin 3 mg Tablet 10's as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Melcadin 3 mg Tablet 10's may interact with an anti-depressant (fluvoxamine), a drug used to treat psoriasis (psoralens), an antacid (cimetidine), a hormone (estrogen), an antibiotic (rifampicin), anti-convulsant (carbamazepine), hypnotics (midazolam, temazepam, zaleplon, zolpidem, zopiclone), and blood thinner (warfarin).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption while taking Melcadin 3 mg Tablet 10's.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have depression, epilepsy, autoimmune diseases, diabetes, glaucoma, or impaired liver or kidney function.

• FLUVOXAMINE
• CIMETIDINE
• ESTROGEN
• RIFAMPICIN
• CARBAMAZEPINE
• MIDAZOLAM
• ZOLPIDEM
• ZOPICLONE
• WARFARIN
• PSORALENS
• TEMAZEPAM
• ZALEPLON

• Try sticking to a sleep schedule. Keep your bedtime and waketime consistent.
• Practise yoga or meditation as it helps in relieving stress.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Avoid doing a strenuous activity before bedtime.
• Try relaxation therapy. Read a book or listen to soothing music.
• Do not consume caffeinated or carbonated products.
• Avoid taking large meals and beverages before bedtime.
• Exercise moderately as it can help in relieving stress.

Insomnia: Insomnia is a sleep disorder which causes trouble falling and/or staying asleep. The causes of insomnia are poor sleeping habits, anxiety, depression, illness, lack of exercise, or certain medications. Symptoms of insomnia include difficulty falling and/or staying asleep and not feeling well-rested due to low sleep quality.

Jet lag: Jet lag is a sleep disorder that occurs in people who travel across multiple time zones. Jet lag occurs when the circadian rhythm (the body’s natural clock) is disrupted due to travelling between different time zones. It is a temporary condition that affects energy and the state of alertness. Jet lag causes sleep disturbances, fatigue, daytime tiredness, irritability, mild mental impairment, and digestive system disturbances experienced after flying.