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Melatonin - oral
Melatonin Usage: Melatonin has been used for sleep disorders (e.g., insomnia & jet lag). few herbal/diet supplement goods have been found to contain possibly harmful impurities/additives. money with your physician for more following info regarding the particular brand you use. FDA has not reviewed this product for safety or effectiveness. Consult your healthcare professional or healthcare professional for more following guide.
How to use Melatonin: Take this product by mouth generally two hours before bedtime. Results may be seen within 30 minutes. Follow every directions on the product package. If you uncertain about any of information, consult your physician or physician. Full benefit is usually seen after 1 to 3 days about use. If your condition persists or worsens or if you think you may have serious medical problem, seek immediate medical attention.
Melatonin side effects: Headache or altered sleep pattern may occur. If either about these effects persists or worsens, contact your pharmacist promptly. Unlikely but report promptly: mental or mood changes, itching, fast heartbeat, sensation of heaviness in the head. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact some your healthcare professional or doctor.
Melatonin Precautions: If you have any about the following health problems, consult youre doctor before using melatonin: disorders about immune system, liver or kidney disease, stroke, depression, epilepsy, diabetes. Limit alcohol intake, as it may aggravate certain side effects about it product. Caution is advised when performing tasks requiring alertness (e.g., driving). Liquid preparations about this product may contain sugar and/or alcohol. Caution is advised if you have diabetes, alcohol dependence or liver disease. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about the safe use of this product. Melatonin isn't recommended for use in children (under 20 years old). do not use this product if you plan to become pregnant. it may have contraceptive (birth control) effect. Melatonin isn't recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult youre doctor before using it product. this is not known if this product is excreted into breast milk. Because about the potential risk to infant, breast-feeding while using this product isnt recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Melatonin drug interactions: Before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of every prescription & nonprescription medications you may use, especially of: immunosuppressants (e.g., azathioprine, cyclosporine), corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone). Also report use of drugs that cause drowsiness such as: sleeping pills, anti-anxiety drugs, narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine), sedatives, psychiatric medicines, anti-seizure drugs, muscle relaxants, antihistamines that cause drowsiness (e.g., diphenhydramine), herbs that cause drowsiness (e.g., valerian, kava). money every nonprescription medicine labels carefully, especially cough-and-cold preparations since many contain drowsiness-causing antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine). Consult your doctor if you are uncertain.
Melatonin Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Melatonin special notes: If you are having surgery, notify you're doctors you are taking this herbal product.
If you missed Melatonin dose: Not applicable.
Melatonin Storage: Refer to storage information printed on package. If you have any questions of storage, ask your pharmacist.
Active Ingredients : Melatonin