DORMITA
MELATONIN · by MARTIN DOW
Indications & Dosage
Insomnia (short-term use in patients age 55 and above): Adult above 55 yrs: 2 mg once daily for up to 13 weeks, dose to be taken 1-2 hours before bedtime.
Contraindications
Autoimmune disease, severe hepatic impairment
Precautions
Renal impairment, mild to moderate hepatic impairment. Avoid long term use. Withdraw gradually
Interactions
Alcohol, CNS depressants, combined hormonal contraceptives, quinolones (ciprofloxacin), SSRIs (fluvoxamine), CYP3A4 inhibitors or inducers (e.g. cimetidine, rifampicin)
Pregnancy
Avoid
Lactation
Contraindicated
Side Effects
Headache, dizziness, abdominal pain, abnormal dreams, anxiety, chest pain, dry mouth, dry skin, dyspepsia, glycosuria, hypertension, irritability, malaise, mouth ulceration, nausea, nervousness, proteinuria, pruritus, rash, restlessness, weight gain