Melatonin tablets are a medicine used to treat jetlag and adjust to an irregular sleep pattern. Melatonin is produced naturally in the body as it helps regulate sleep patterns. These melatonin tablets include an artificial version of this hormone and increase the melatonin levels in the body at night, which aids sleep. It’s suitable for adults aged 55 or above but can occasionally be used by adults under the age of 55 and by children if recommended by a GP.
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Serious side effectsIf you experience any of the following serious side effects stop taking it and contact your doctor immediately.Chest pain (uncommon affecting 1 in 100) and rare side effects (affecting up to 1 in 1,000 people) include reduced red blood cells (anaemia), reduced white blood cells (increased risk of infection), reduced platelets (increased bruising or bleeding), disorientation, fainting, visual symptoms, feeling your heart (palpitations, pounding heart), and blood in the urine.Allergic reactions, with swelling of the tongue and lining of the mouth, can occur – frequency unknown.Non-serious side effectsCommon side effects (which may affect up to 1 in 10 people) are headaches and drowsiness.Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people), irritability, nervousness, restlessness, abnorm
Rare side effects(may affect up to 1 in 1000 people), high levels of certain fat molecules (triglycerides) in the blood, altered mood, aggression, increased sex drive, memory impairment, restless legs syndrome, ‘pins and needles’ sensation, watery eyes, hot flushes, vomiting, wind, excess saliva, bad breath, inflammation of the stomach lining, nail disorder, arthritis, muscle spasms, passing large volumes of urine, prolonged erection that might be painful, inflammation of the prostate gland, thirst, abnormal levels of electrolytes in the blood.Frequency unknown; hypersensitivity reactions, high blood glucose level, the flow of milk from the breasts (also in men).How do I take melatonin tablets for jet lag?Adults only – 1 tablet daily for a maximum of 5 days. If not working, 2 tablets daily. Take the fi
Adults only – 1 tablet daily for a maximum of 5 days. If not working, 2 tablets daily. Take the first tablet(s) on arrival at your destination at your usual bedtime. On the following days take at your usual bedtime – should not be taken before 20:00 hr or after 04:00 hr. Take tablets whole with water or other liquid (not alcohol), not within 2 hours before or after food.
Courses of melatonin treatment can be repeated for each episode of jet lag up to a maximum of 16 treatment periods per year.
If you have taken more than recommended, please contact your doctor, hospital, or pharmacy. Common symptoms of overdose are drowsiness, headache, dizziness, and nausea.
If you forget to take a tablet at bedtime and wake up during the night you may take the forgotten dose but at no later than 04:00 hr. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.
If you stop taking Melatonin tablets, they will not have any withdrawal symptoms or harmful effects.
Melatonin medication for the treatment of jet lag is considered to be a 'travel medication', and like other travel medicines, is not available through the NHS. It is a prescription medicine that PharmacyOnline.co.uk supplies through a private online prescription, posted from our UK pharmacy.
You can take Melatonin 3mg tablets for up to 5 days after arriving – take one or two tablets each evening for jet lag. One pack of 30 tablets is enough for up three or six treatments depending on the number of tablets taken each day. Frequent travellers can take up to 16 courses of treatment in a year.
Most people can take Melatonin for jet lag, although people with some pre-existing medical conditions or those taking certain medicines should not take it. Further information is listed in the patient information leaflet supplied with the tablets. Melatonin is not suitable for those under 18s.
Before you travel try going to bed at a time closer to the destination bedtime.
Try to make sure you have enough sleep in the days before you travel.
Keep as calm and relaxed as possible during travel.
Drink plenty to keep hydrated.
Avoid more than a little alcohol.
Move around during the flight when you can.
Adjust the time on your watch to the destination time at the start of the journey.
Sleep during the journey if travelling West.
On arrival try to sleep and eat at destination times.
Try to avoid naps during the day.
Spend time out of doors where natural light helps with adjustment.
Alcohol should NOT be taken whilst taking melatonin. Alcohol can impair sleep and potentially worsen certain symptoms of jet lag (e.g. concentration, headache, morning fatigue).
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