Somno Tablets 2Mg (1 Box = 3 Strips) (1 Strip = 10 Tablets)
Brand : highnoon laboratories ltd.
Rs. 417.90
Rs. 440.00
Somno Tablets Specification
Requires Prescription (YES/NO)
Yes
Generics
Melatonin
Used For
Insomnia
How it works
Melatonin is a hormone produced by the body that synchronizes the body’s biological day-and-night rhythm. The biological rhythm can be disturbed by travelling across time zones. . Melatonin can help restore the normal day-and-night rhythm and reduce the symptoms.
Somno Tablets Usage And Safety
Dosage
Melatonin
Side Effects
Reduced number of white blood cells in the blood, Reduced number of blood platelets, which increases the risk of bleeding or bruising, disorientation, fainting, visual impairment, including blurred vision,feeling your heartbeat ('pounding chest'),blood (red blood cells) in the urine, dizziness and drowsiness.
Drug Interactions
This medicine may interact with Fluvoxamine (used for the treatment of depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder), as fluvoxamine may increase the effect of melatonin, Psoralens (used for the treatment of skin disorders e.g. psoriasis), as psoralens may increase the effect of melatonin, Cimetidine (used for the treatment of stomach problems such as ulcers), as cimetidine may increase the effect of melatonin, Estrogens (used in contraceptives or hormone replacement preparations), as estrogens may increase the effect of melatonin, Quinolones (used in the treatment of bacterial infections), as quinolones may increase the effect of melatonin, Rifampicin (used in the treatment of bacterial infections), as rifampicin may decrease the effect of melatonin, Carbamazepine (used in the treatment of epilepsy), as carbamazepine may decrease the effect of melatonin.Benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepine hypnotics (medicines used to induce sleep, e.g. midazolam, temazepam, and zaleplon, zolpidem, zopiclone), as melatonin may enhance the sedative effect of such drugs, and may enhance certain side effects of zolpidem (morning sleepiness, nausea, confusion)Warfarin (anticoagulants), as melatonin may influence the effect of the anticoagulant warfarin.
Indication
Melatonin can be used for treatment of jet-lag in adults. Jet-lag can be recognized by sleep disturbances, daytime tiredness, fatigue, mild mental impairment, irritability and digestive system disturbances .
When not to Use
Hypersensitivity towards the components or other closely related substances.
Somno Tablets Precautions
Precaution
Dont take this medicine if you have epilepsy. Melatonin may increase seizure frequency in patients with epilepsy , if you have an autoimmune disease (where the body is 'attacked' by its own immune system) , if you have diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance , as this medicine may increase the level of glucose in your blood , if you suffer from significantly impaired liver function or kidney function.
Somno Tablets Warnings
Warning 1
Do not give this medicine to children and adolescents between 0 and 18 years as its safety and efficacy are unknown.
Warning 2
As alcohol can impair sleep and potentially worsen certain symptoms of jet-lag (e.g. headache, morning fatigue, concentration) it is recommended that alcohol is not consumed while taking this medicine.
Warning 3
Don’t take this medicine if you smoke. Smoking may reduce the effect of Melatonin as components of tobacco smoke can increase the breakdown of melatonin by the liver.
Somno Tablets Additional Information
Pregnancy category
Always consult your physician before using any medicine.
Storage (YES/NO)
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
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