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Melatonin Uses Melatonin has been used to ease insomnia, combat jet lag, protect cells from free-radical damage, boost the immune system, prevent cancer, and extend life.
How to Use Melatonin Take Melatonin exactly as directed on the package or as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. Take each dose with a full glass of water. It can be taken with or without food. Never take more of this medication than is prescribed for you. Melatonin Side Effects This drug may cause following serious side effects : serious allergic reaction including difficulty breathing, closing of your throat, swelling of your lips, tongue, or face, or hives. Other less serious side effects have also been reported. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you experience headache, drowsiness, or stomach upset. Melatonin Precautions Tell your doctor have any allergies, or if you take other medicines or herbal/ health supplements. Melatonin may not be recommended in some situations.
It Should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Melatonin can lower the activity of the immune system making you more susceptible to infection. Avoid contact with people who have colds, the flu, or other contagious illnesses. In addition, do not receive vaccines that contain a live strain of the virus (e.g., live oral polio vaccine) and avoid contact with individuals who have recently been vaccinated with a live virus. Melatonin Drug Interactions No drugs have been reported to interact with melatonin. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines. Melatonin Overdose If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of a Melatonin overdose may include
headache, drowsiness, and upset stomach . Melatonin Notes Do not share Melatonin with others.
Melatonin Missed Dose If you miss an Melatonin dosage, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Melatonin Storage Store Melatonin at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from sunlight and moisture.
Important Note The following Informationrmation is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
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