Kalmeton Oral solution
Melatonin
1 mg/ml
COLONIS PHARMA LIMITED
| Pack size | 150 ml Amber Glass Bottle |
|---|---|
| Dispensing mode | POM |
| Source | UK |
| Agent | PHARMALINK |
| Retail Price | 525.00 AED |
Indications
Kalmeton Oral solution is used for:
Disturbed biorhythms, Sleep disorders, Insomnia, Osteoporosis, In menopause to regulate sleep patterns in peri or postmenopausal women, To correct the symptoms of anorexia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children,
Adult Dose
Oral
Disturbed biorhythms; Sleep disorders
Adult: Usual dose 3-6 mg at bedtime.
Child Dose
Oral
Disturbed biorhythms; Sleep disorders
Child: 2-3 mg at bedtime, increased after 1-2 wk to 4-6 mg if needed.
Max dose 10 mg.
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Pregnancy and lactation.
Precautions
May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Epilepsy
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy: avoid use
Lactation: avoid use
Interactions
Quinolones; carbamazepine, rifampicin; fluvoxamine, 5- or 8-methoxypsoralen, cimetidine, cigarette smoking, oestrogens. Alcohol; zalepon, zolpidem, zopiclone; thioridazine, imipramine.
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Melatonin :
Increased seizure activity; drowsiness, headache. Disruption of normal circadian rhythm. May worsen symptoms for individuals with depression.
Mechanism of Action
Melatonin is the hormone secreted by the pineal gland. In humans, the plasma levels of melatonin are high at night and low during the day and it appears to have a role in circardian rhythm regulation.
Note
Kalmeton 1 mg/ml Oral solution manufactured by COLONIS PHARMA LIMITED. Its generic name is Melatonin. Kalmeton is availble in United Arab Emirates.
Farmaco UAE drug index information on Kalmeton Oral solution is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.