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Melatonin 3 mg film-coated tablets

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Active substance: Melatonin

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What it is and what it is used for

for

Melatonin 3 mg tablets contains the active substance melatonin. Melatonin 3 mg tablets can be used for treatment of short-term jet-lag in adults. Jet-lag can be recognized by sleep disturbances, daytime tiredness, fatigue, mild mental impairment, irritability and digestive system disturbances experienced after flying. How Melatonin 3 mg tablets 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. This is known as a jet-lag. The symptoms and their severity vary between individuals, but are generally worse and last longer the more time zones are crossed. Melatonin 3 mg tablets can help restore the normal dayand-night rhythm and reduce the symptoms. You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 5 days.

What you need to know before you take it

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Do not take Melatonin 3 mg tablets

  • if you are allergic to melatonin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6). Warnings and precautions Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Melatonin 3 mg tablets
  • if you suffer from seizures. Melatonin may increase seizure frequency, for example 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. Please ensure that you do not take this medicine 2 hours before a meal and wait at least 3 hours after a meal if you suffer from diabetes.
  • if you suffer from moderately to significantly impaired liver function or significantly impaired kidney function.
  • if you smoke. Smoking may reduce the effect of Melatonin 3 mg tablets as components of tobacco smoke can increase the breakdown of melatonin by the liver.
  • if you suffer from hypertension and are being treated for this. Melatonin 3 mg tablets may reverse the beneficial effects of blood pressure-lowering medicines.
  • This medicine can make you feel drowsy, you should be careful if the drowsiness affects you as it may impair your ability on tasks such as driving. Children and adolescents Do not give this medicine to children and adolescents between 0 and 18 years as its safety and effectiveness in the short-term treatment of jet-lag are unknown. Other medicines and Melatonin 3 mg tablets Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.
  • 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.
  • Oestrogens (used in contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy), as oestrogens 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.
  • Warfarin (used as a blood thinner), as melatonin may interfere with the effect of warfarin.
  • 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 medicines, and may enhance certain side effects of zolpidem (morning sleepiness, nausea, confusion). Melatonin 3 mg tablets with food and alcohol
  • This medicine should not be taken with food (see section 3).
  • As alcohol can impair sleep and potentially worsen certain symptoms of jet-lag (e.g. headache, morning fatigue, impaired concentration) it is recommended that alcohol is not consumed while taking this medicine.
  • Consuming alcohol while taking this medicine may lead to increased drowsiness. Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. Pregnancy Melatonin 3 mg tablets are not recommended if you are pregnant. Melatonin crosses the placenta and there is insufficient information on the risk this may pose to the unborn child. If you are a woman of childbearing potential you have to use contraception. Breast-feeding Melatonin 3 mg tablets are not recommended if you are breast-feeding. Melatonin passes into human milk, and a risk to the breast-fed infant or child cannot be excluded. Fertility Melatonin 3 mg tablets are not recommended in women and men planning to have a baby as there is insufficient information on the effects of melatonin on female and male fertility. Driving and using machines Melatonin 3 mg tablets may cause drowsiness and may decrease alertness for several hours after intake. Therefore, this medicine should not be taken prior to driving or using machines. Melatonin 3 mg tablets contains sodium This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per film-coated tablet, that is to say essentially 'sodiumfree'.

How to take it

Melatonin 3 mg tablets

Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. The recommended dose for adults and elderly is 1 tablet daily for a maximum of 5 days. When the effect of Melatonin 3 mg tablets is inadequate, 2 tablets can be taken simultaneously the following evening. The dose that reduces symptoms sufficiently should be taken for the shortest period necessary. The first dose should be taken on arrival at destination at your usual bed-time. Intake on the following days should also be at your usual bed-time. Tablet(s) should not be taken before 20:00 hr or after 04:00 hr. Tablets should be swallowed whole with water or other liquid (e.g. milk, fruit juice). Food should not be consumed at least 2 hours before or at least 2 hours after intake of Melatonin 3 mg tablets. If you have impaired glucose tolerance or diabetes Melatonin 3 mg tablets should ideally not be taken at least 3 hours after a meal. Melatonin 3 mg tablets may be taken for a maximum of 16 treatment periods per year. If you take more Melatonin 3 mg tablets than you should If you have taken more Melatonin 3 mg tablets than recommended and you do not feel well, please contact your doctor, hospital or pharmacy. The most common symptoms of overdose are drowsiness, headache, dizziness, and nausea. If you forget to take Melatonin 3 mg tablets If you forget to take a tablet(s) at bedtime and wake 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 3 mg tablets If you stop taking this medicine, it will not have any harmful effects or withdrawal symptoms. If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

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4. Possible side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Serious side effects If you experience any of the following serious side effects stop taking this medicine and contact your doctor immediately: Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)

  • Chest pain. Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)
  • 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. Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from available data)
  • Severe allergic reaction resulting in swelling of the tongue or lining of the mouth Other side effects If you experience any of the following other side effects contact your doctor or pharmacist: Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)
  • Headache.
  • Drowsiness. Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)
  • Irritability, nervousness, restlessness, abnormal dreams, anxiety.
  • Dizziness.
  • High blood pressure.
  • Abdominal pain, upper abdominal pain, indigestion, mouth ulceration, dry mouth, nausea.
  • Itching, rash, dry skin.
  • Excretion of glucose in the urine, excess protein in the urine.
  • Feeling unwell.
  • Weight increase. Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 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. Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from available data)
  • Hypersensitivity reactions.
  • High blood glucose level.
  • Flow of milk from the breasts (also in men). Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You or your relatives can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme Website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting

Possible side effects

you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

How to store it

Melatonin 3 mg tablets

  • Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
  • Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the outer carton and blister after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
  • This medicine does not require any special temperature storage conditions.
  • This medicine should be stored in the original packaging in order to protect from light. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away any medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.

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Contents of the pack and other information

What Melatonin 3 mg tablets contains

  • The active substance is melatonin. Each tablet contains 3 mg melatonin.
  • The other ingredients are: Tablet core: magnesium stearate, colloid silica anhydrous, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium. Film-coating: hypromellose. What Melatonin 3 mg tablets looks like and contents of the pack Round, biconvex, clear-coated, white to off-white tablet. Size 7.5 mm. Blister pack containing 10 or 30 film‐coated tablets, in carton. Not all pack sizes may be marketed. Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer Pharma Nord ApS Tinglykke 4-6 6500 Vojens Denmark Local representative Pharma Nord (UK) Ltd., Telford Court, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2DB, UK This medicinal product is authorised in the Member States of the European Economic Area and in the United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) under the following names: Belgium Denmark Estonia Finland Germany Hungary Ireland Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Netherlands Norway Poland

Portugal Slovenia Spain Sweden United Kingdom (NI)

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Melatonin 3 mg film-coated tablets

This leaflet was last revised in 02/2025.

Frequently asked questions about Melatonin 3 mg film-coated tablets

How do I take Melatonin 3 mg film-coated tablets?

Melatonin 3 mg film-coated tablets comes as tablet containing 3mg. Always follow the dose your doctor or pharmacist has given you, and read the leaflet that comes with the medicine.

What is the active substance in Melatonin 3 mg film-coated tablets?

The active substance in Melatonin 3 mg film-coated tablets is melatonin.

Are there equivalent medicines to Melatonin 3 mg film-coated tablets?

Medicines with the same active substance, strength and form include: Adaflex 3 mg Tablets, CEYESTO 3 mg Tablets, Mellozzan 3 mg Tablet. In total there are 8 equivalent products. They are interchangeable only if your prescriber or pharmacist says so.

Where does this information come from?

This leaflet reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for Melatonin 3 mg film-coated tablets, as published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). The version printed inside your medicine’s packaging is the one that applies to you.

Can I get Melatonin 3 mg film-coated tablets without a prescription?

Whether a medicine is available over the counter or on prescription only depends on its licence. Check the leaflet, or ask your pharmacist — they can tell you straight away.

About this leaflet

The text above reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for this medicine, restructured for easier reading.

Medical disclaimer: This page is for information only and does not replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Always read the leaflet supplied with your medicine. If you are unwell, call NHS 111; in an emergency, call 999.

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Technical information intended for healthcare professionals (doctors and pharmacists). The Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) is the official document approved by the MHRA/EMA. It does not replace the patient leaflet or a doctor’s advice.

4.1. Therapeutic indications

Short-term treatment of jet-lag in adults.

4.2. Posology and method of administration

Posology

The standard dose is 3 mg (1 tablet) daily for a maximum of 5 days. The dose may be increased to 6 mg (2 tablets taken together) if the standard dose does not adequately alleviate symptoms. The dose that adequately alleviates symptoms should be taken for the shortest period.

The first dose should be taken on arrival at destination at the habitual bed-time.

Due to the potential for incorrectly timed intake of melatonin to have no effect, or to cause an adverse reaction, on re-synchronisation following jet-lag, Melatonin 3 mg tablets should not be taken before 20:00 hr or after 04:00 hr at destination.

Food can enhance the increase in plasma melatonin concentration (see section 5.2). Intake of melatonin with carbohydrate-rich meals may impair blood glucose control for several hours (see section 4.4). It is recommended that food is not consumed 2 h before and 2 h after intake of Melatonin 3 mg tablets.

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 when taking Melatonin 3 mg tablets.

Melatonin 3 mg tablets may be taken for a maximum of 16 treatment periods per year.

Elderly

As the pharmacokinetics of melatonin (immediate release) is comparable in young adults and elderly persons in general, no specific dose recommendations for elderly persons are provided (see section 5.2).

Renal impairment

There is only limited experience regarding the use of Melatonin 3 mg tablets in patients with renal impairment. Caution should be exercised if melatonin is used by patients with renal impairment. Melatonin 3 mg tablets are not recommended for patients with severe renal impairment (see section 5.2).

Hepatic impairment

There is no experience regarding the use of Melatonin 3 mg tablets in patients with hepatic impairment. Limited data indicate that plasma clearance of melatonin is significantly reduced in patients with liver cirrhosis. Melatonin 3 mg tablets are not recommended in patients with hepatic impairment (see section 5.2).

Impaired glucose tolerance

As intake of melatonin with carbohydrate-rich meals may impair blood glucose control for several hours (see section 4.4), it is recommended that Melatonin 3 mg tablets are taken at least 3 h after intake of a meal by persons with significantly impaired glucose tolerance or diabetes.

Paediatric population

The safety and efficacy of Melatonin for the short-term treatment of jet-lag in children and adolescents aged 0 to 18 years have not been established. Melatonin 3 mg tablets should not be used for the treatment of jet-lag in children and adolescents aged 0 to 18 years because of safety and efficacy concerns (see sections 4.4 and 5.1).

Method of administration

Oral use.

Tablets should be swallowed whole with fluid.

4.3. Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients listed in section 6.1.

4.4. Special warnings and precautions for use

Melatonin may cause drowsiness. Melatonin 3 mg tablets should be used with caution if the effects of drowsiness are likely to be associated with a risk to patient safety.

Melatonin may increase seizure frequency in patients experiencing seizures (e.g. epileptic patients). Patients suffering from seizures must be informed about this possibility before using melatonin. Melatonin 3 mg tablets may promote or increase the incidence of seizures in children and adolescents with multiple neurological defects.

Occasional case reports have described exacerbation of an autoimmune disease in patients taking melatonin. Melatonin 3 mg tablets are not recommended in patients with autoimmune diseases.

Limited data suggest that melatonin taken in close proximity to ingestion of carbohydrate-rich meals may impair blood glucose control for several hours. Melatonin 3 mg tablets should be taken at least 2 hours before and at least 2 hours after a meal; ideally at least 3 hours after a meal by persons with significantly impaired glucose tolerance or diabetes.

Only limited data are available on the safety and efficiency of melatonin in patients with renal impairment or hepatic impairment. Melatonin 3 mg tablets are not recommended for use in patients suffering from severe renal impairment or moderate or severe hepatic impairment.

Cardiovascular conditions

There are limited data that melatonin may cause adverse effects on blood pressure and heart rate in populations with cardiovascular conditions and concurrent antihypertensive medications. It is unclear whether these adverse effects are attributable to melatonin itself or to melatonin-drug interactions. Melatonin is not recommended for use in patients with cardiovascular conditions and concurrent antihypertensive medication (see section 4.5).

Paediatric population

The safety and efficacy of melatonin for the short-term treatment of jet-lag in children and adolescents aged 0 to 18 years have not been established. Melatonin 3 mg tablets are therefore not recommended for the treatment of jet-lag in children and adolescents (see section 5.1).

Sodium

This medicinal product contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per film-coated tablet, that is to say essentially 'sodium-free'.

4.5. Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction

Pharmacokinetic interactions

• Melatonin is metabolised mainly by the hepatic cytochrome P450 CYP1A enzymes, primarily CYP1A2 (see section 5.2). Therefore, interactions between melatonin and other active substances as a consequence of their effect on CYP1A enzymes are possible.

• Caution is indicated in patients treated with fluvoxamine, since this agent increases melatonin levels (17-fold higher AUC and 12-fold higher serum Cmax) by inhibiting its metabolism via CYP1A2 and CYP2C19. This combination should be avoided.

• Caution is indicated in patients taking 5- or 8-methoxypsoralen (5 or 8-MOP), since this agent increases melatonin levels by inhibiting its metabolism.

• Caution is indicated in patients taking cimetidine, since this agent increases plasma melatonin levels by inhibiting its metabolism by CYP2D.

• Caution should be exercised in patients receiving oestrogen therapy (e.g. in the form of contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy), since oestrogens increase melatonin level by inhibiting its metabolism, primarily via inhibition of CYP1A2.

• CYP1A2 inhibitors (such as quinolones) may increase systemic melatonin levels.

• CYP1A2 inducers (such as carbamazepine and rifampicin) may reduce plasma concentrations of melatonin.

• Cigarette smoking may decrease melatonin levels due to induction of CYP1A2.

Pharmacodynamic interactions

• Melatonin may enhance the sedative effect of benzodiazepines (e.g. midazolam, temazepam) and non-benzodiazepine hypnotics (e.g. zaleplon, zolpidem, zopiclone). In a study of jet-lag therapy the combination of melatonin and zolpidem resulted in a higher incidence of morning sleepiness, nausea, and confusion, and reduced activity during the first hour after getting up, compared to zolpidem alone.

• Melatonin may reverse the beneficial effects of antihypertensive medicinal products and increase blood pressure and heart-rate in hypertensive patients treated with such, with especial concern for calcium channel blockers (such as nifedipin).

• Melatonin may affect the anticoagulation activity of warfarin.

• Alcohol is a sedative with the ability to alter physical and mental functions. There is a potential for patients to have enhanced drowsiness when alcohol is co-administered with melatonin (see section 4.2).

Paediatric population

Interaction studies have only been performed in adults.

4.6. Fertility, pregnancy and lactation

Pregnancy

There are no or limited amount of data from the use of melatonin in pregnant women.

Exogenous melatonin readily crosses the human placenta.

Animal studies are insufficient with respect to reproductive toxicity (see section 5.3).

Melatonin 3 mg tablets are not recommended during pregnancy and in women of childbearing potential not using contraception.

Breast-feeding

There is insufficient information on the excretion of melatonin / metabolites in human milk. Endogenous melatonin is excreted in human milk.

Available pharmacodynamic / toxicological data in animals have shown excretion of melatonin / metabolites in milk (for details see 5.3).

A risk to the newborns/infants cannot be excluded.

Melatonin 3 mg tablets should not be used during breast feeding.

Fertility

High doses of melatonin and use for longer periods than indicated may compromise fertility in humans.

Animal studies are insufficient with respect to effects on fertility (see section 5.3).

Melatonin 3 mg tablets are not recommended in women and men planning pregnancy.

4.7. Effects on ability to drive and use machines

Melatonin has a moderate influence on the ability to drive and use machines. Melatonin may cause drowsiness and may decrease alertness for several hours, therefore use of Melatonin 3 mg tablets are not recommended prior to driving or using machines.

4.8. Undesirable effects

Summary of the safety profile

Drowsiness / sleepiness, headache, and dizziness / disorientation are the most frequently reported adverse reactions when melatonin is taken on a short-term basis to treat jet-lag. Drowsiness, headache, dizziness, and nausea are also the adverse reactions reported most frequently when typical clinical doses of melatonin have been taken for periods of several days to several weeks by healthy persons and patients.

Tabulated summary of adverse reactions

The following adverse reactions to melatonin in general have been reported in clinical trials or spontaneous case reports. Within each frequency grouping, undesirable effects are presented in order of decreasing seriousness.

System organ class

Very common

(≥ 1/10)

Common

(≥ 1/100 to < 1/10)

Uncommon

(≥ 1/1,000 to < 1/100)

Rare

(≥ 1/10,000 to < 1/1,000)

Not known (cannot be estimated from the available data)

Blood and lymphatic system disorders

leucopenia,

thrombocytopenia

Immune system disorders

hypersensitivity reaction

Metabolism and nutrition disorders

hypertriglyceridaemia

hyperglycaemia

Psychiatric disorders

irritability,

nervousness,

restlessness,

abnormal dreams,

anxiety

mood altered,

aggressive behaviour,

disorientation,

libido increased

Nervous system disorders

headache,

somnolence

dizziness

syncope,

memory impairment,

restless legs syndrome,

paraesthesia

Eye disorders

visual acuity reduced,

vision blurred,

lacrimation increased

Cardiac disorders

palpitations

Vascular disorders

hypertension

hot flushes

Gastrointestinal disorders

abdominal pain,

upper abdominal pain,

dyspepsia,

oral ulceration,

dry mouth,

nausea

vomiting,

flatulence,

salivary hypersecretion,

halitosis,

gastritis

Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders

pruritus,

rash,

dry skin

nail disorder

tongue oedema,

oral mucosa swollen

Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders

arthritis,

muscle spasms

Renal and urinary disorders

glycosuria,

proteinuria

polyuria,

haematuria

Reproductive system and breast disorders

priapism,

prostatitis

galactorrhoea

General disorders and administration site conditions

chest pain,

malaise

thirst

Investigations

weight increased

blood electrolytes abnormal

Reporting of suspected adverse reactions

Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important.

It allows continued monitoring of the benefit / risk balance of the medicinal product.

Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the Yellow Card Scheme.

Website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.

4.9. Overdose

Drowsiness, headache, dizziness, and nausea are the most commonly reported signs and symptoms of overdose with oral melatonin.

Ingestion of daily doses of up to 300 mg of melatonin did not cause clinically significant adverse reactions.

Flushes, abdominal cramps, diarrhoea, headache, and scotoma lucidum have been reported after ingestion of extremely high melatonin doses (3,000 to 6,600 mg) for several weeks.

General supportive measures should be employed.

Clearance of the active substance is expected within 12 hours of ingestion.

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