Meladate Tablet

Meladate Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of insomnia and jet lag (a sleep disorder due to frequent travel to different time zones). It reduces jet lag symptoms such as irritability, indigestion, daytime tiredness, and sleep disturbances.

Meladate Tablet helps to synchronize the body's biological day-night rhythm. It should be taken either 2 hours before or 2 hours after food, preferably at bedtime. However, it is advised to take it at a fixed time each day to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the blood. You should never skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medicine should not be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Some common side effects of this medicine include headache and drowsiness. It even causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It is important to note that this medicine should not be used for daily naps.

Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are suffering from any liver or kidney problems. You should avoid smoking and alcohol while using this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should not use this medicine. However, if the need arises, please consult your doctor before using it.

• Treatment of Insomnia
• Treatment of Jet lag

Treatment of Insomnia
Meladate Tablet helps treat insomnia (difficulty falling or staying asleep) in people who have problems related to their sleeping habits. Insomnia may cause you to wake up earlier than usual and you may find it difficult to go back to sleep. It works by slowing down the abnormal activity of nerves in the brain to allow sleep. It also improves the sleep-wake cycle and restores it to normal. This helps you relax, feel calm, and more energetic. It also helps you concentrate better and improves your quality of life.

Treatment of Jet lag
Jet lag is a temporary sleep disorder that can affect those who travel quickly across multiple time zones. As a result, people may have symptoms like daytime sleeping, irritability, lack of concentration, headache, tiredness, and indigestion. Meladate Tablet helps you relax, restores the sleep-wake cycle, and effectively treats these symptoms. This improves your mood and helps you live comfortably. Take it as advised by the doctor to get maximum benefit.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Hypnoshil

• Headache
• Drowsiness

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the strips/film with wet hands. Keep it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Meladate Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Meladate Tablet is a natural hormone which regulates the sleep-wake cycle and helps you fall asleep.

• Take it with or without food or at least 2 hours before bedtime.

• Some lifestyle habits for good sleep:

  • Avoid strenuous activity before bedtime.
  • Avoid caffeine products at night.
  • Avoid extreme temperature like too cold or too hot.
  • Prefer dim light at nighttime.
  • Try some relaxation therapy.
  • Prefer couch to watch tv or read a book rather than a bed.

• It may affect the blood sugar level. Take caution while taking this medicine if you are suffering from diabetes.

• It may cause dizziness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.

• Smoking may make Meladate Tablet less effective since it can increase the metabolism (breakdown) of it by the liver.

• Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine as it may decrease the activity of drug.

• Inform your doctor if you are taking seizures medicine as Meladate Tablet may increase the frequency of Seizures.

• Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Meladate Tablet, suffering from liver or kidney, or if you have an intolerance to some sugars.

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