{"id":17490,"date":"2022-01-13T09:13:24","date_gmt":"2022-01-13T09:13:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=17490"},"modified":"2023-01-30T04:14:11","modified_gmt":"2023-01-30T04:14:11","slug":"melatonin-agb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/melatonin-agb\/","title":{"rendered":"Melatonin AGB &#8211; Melatonin Uses, Dose, And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Melatonin AGB 1 mg, 2 mg, 3 mg, 4 mg, 5 mg&nbsp;Melatonin Tablets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Melatonin AGB And What Is Melatonin Agb Used For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance in\u00a0Melatonin\u00a0AGB,\u00a0melatonin, belongs to a group of natural\u00a0hormones\u00a0produced by the body.\u00a0The hormone\u00a0helps to regulate the body&#8217;s day and night rhythm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Melatonin\u00a0AGB is used in the following ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Short-term treatment of jet lag in adults.\u00a0Jet lag refers to the symptoms caused by the time difference when traveling over several time zones.<\/li><li>Insomnia in children and adolescents 6-17 years with\u00a0ADHD\u00a0where other sleep support measures are not sufficient.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Melatonin contained\u00a0in\u00a0Melatonin\u00a0AGB may also be approved for treating other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Need To Know Before You Take Melatonin AGB<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Not Take Melatonin AGB:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are allergic to\u00a0melatonin\u00a0or any of the other ingredients of Melatonin AGB (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings Qnd Cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before taking\u00a0Melatonin\u00a0AGB if you have the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Diabetes\u00a0or impaired glucose tolerance, as Melatonin AGB may increase <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/diabetes-type-1\/\">blood sugar<\/a> levels<\/li><li>Liver or kidney problems<\/li><li>An\u00a0autoimmune\u00a0disease (when the body is &#8220;attacked&#8221; by its immune system)<\/li><li>Epilepsy<\/li><li>Or if you are older.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Melatonin&nbsp;AGB can make you feel drowsy.&nbsp;You should be careful if drowsiness affects you, as it may impair your ability to perform tasks such as driving a car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Smoking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Smoking can have a worse effect on&nbsp;Melatonin&nbsp;AGB.&nbsp;If you smoke, start or stop smoking, your doctor may need to adjust your&nbsp;dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Melatonin AGB With Food And Alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Food should not be consumed 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking\u00a0Melatonin\u00a0AGB tablets.\u00a0Please do not drink alcohol while taking\u00a0Melatonin\u00a0AGB, as it may reduce the effect of melatonin on sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children And Young People<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Melatonin\u00a0AGB is not intended for children under 6 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Medicines And Melatonin AGB<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Melatonin&nbsp;AGB can affect or be affected if taken at the same time as certain other medicines for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Depression (e.g., fluvoxamine,\u00a0citalopram\u00a0)<\/li><li>Difficulty sleeping (e.g., zolpidem)<\/li><li>Epilepsy\u00a0(carbamazepine,\u00a0phenytoin\u00a0)<\/li><li>Gastric ulcer\u00a0(cimetidine, omeprazole, lansoprazole)<\/li><li>Skin diseases (psoralenes)<\/li><li>Heart disease (verapamil)<\/li><li>High\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0(nifedipine,\u00a0beta-blocker\u00a0)<\/li><li>Bacterial infections (rifampicin,\u00a0ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin)<\/li><li>Prevention and treatment of blood clots (\u00a0warfarin\u00a0)<\/li><li>Contraceptives containing ethinyl estradiol and\u00a0progestogen<\/li><li>Hormone therapy due to menopausal symptoms<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/brain-and-nerves\/pain\/\">Pain<\/a> and\u00a0inflammation\u00a0(non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as\u00a0acetylsalicylic acid\u00a0and\u00a0ibuprofen\u00a0)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, And Fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or plan to have a baby, do not use\u00a0Melatonin\u00a0AGB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Pregnancy<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Melatonin\u00a0AGB tablets are not recommended if you are pregnant.\u00a0Melatonin\u00a0passes through the placenta, and there is insufficient information about the risk this may pose to the unborn baby.\u00a0If you are a woman of\u00a0childbearing potential, you should use contraception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Breastfeeding<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Melatonin\u00a0AGB tablets are not recommended if you are breastfeeding.\u00a0Melatonin is excreted in breast milk, and it can not be ruled out that there is a risk to the breastfed baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Fertility<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Melatonin\u00a0AGB tablets are not recommended for women and men who are planning to have children, as there is insufficient information on the effects of\u00a0melatonin\u00a0on female and male\u00a0fertility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving And Using Machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Melatonin\u00a0AGB can make you drowsy.\u00a0If this happens, do not drive or use machines. You are responsible for assessing whether you can drive a motor vehicle or perform work requiring sharpened attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\u00a0side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Take Melatonin AGB<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Always take melatonin-agb exactly as your doctor has told you.\u00a0Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/li><li>If you have impaired kidney function or are older, your doctor may need to adjust your\u00a0dose\u00a0downwards.<\/li><li><strong>Adults with jet lag<\/strong><ul><li>The recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0is 1 to 5 mg for a maximum of 5 days.<\/li><li>Take\u00a0dose\u00a0one at bedtime at the destination when traveling over at least 5 time zones, especially in an easterly direction.\u00a0The tablets should not be taken before\u00a020:00 or after kl.\u00a004.00.<\/li><li>Melatonin\u00a0AGB may be taken for a maximum of 16 treatment periods per year for the treatment of jet lag.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Children and adolescents 6-17 years with\u00a0ADHD\u00a0with insomnia<\/strong><ul><li>The recommended starting dose is 1 to 2 mg 30-60 minutes before bedtime.\u00a0If no improvement is seen in your \/ your child&#8217;s symptoms, your doctor may increase the\u00a0dose\u00a0of\u00a0Melatonin\u00a0AGB to find the most appropriate\u00a0dose\u00a0for you \/ your child.\u00a0The maximum daily\u00a0dose\u00a0you \/ your child will receive is 5 mg.<\/li><li>Treatment should be followed up regularly by a doctor (at least every 6 months recommended) to see if it is still appropriate.\u00a0Treatment breaks should be made once a year to see if treatment is still needed.<\/li><li>The tablet can be crushed in connection with ingestion and mixed with water.<\/li><li>Food should not be consumed 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking\u00a0Melatonin\u00a0AGB tablets.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible Melatonin Agb Side Effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Melatonin\u00a0AGB can cause side effects like all medicines, although not everybody gets them. If you get any of these serious\u00a0side effects, stop taking\u00a0Melatonin\u00a0AGB immediately and see a doctor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hypersensitivity reaction, swelling of the face, swelling of the mouth, swelling of the tongue<\/li><li>Chest pain<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common side effects: may affect up to 1 in 10 people<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Headache<\/li><li>Somnolence<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon side effects: may affect up to 1 in 100 people<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Irritability, nervousness, restlessness, anxiety<\/li><li>Insomnia<\/li><li>Abnormal dreams<\/li><li>Nightmares<\/li><li>Migraine<\/li><li>Dizziness<\/li><li>Nausea<\/li><li>Drowsiness and lack of energy<\/li><li>Restlessness associated with increased activity<\/li><li>High\u00a0blood pressure<\/li><li>Abdominal pain, stomach upset, mouth sores,\u00a0dry mouth<\/li><li>Changes in the composition of the blood can cause yellowing of the skin and eyes<\/li><li>Inflammation\u00a0of the skin,\u00a0itching, rash, dry skin, night sweats<\/li><li>Pain in arms and legs<\/li><li>Excretion of\u00a0glucose\u00a0in the urine, too much\u00a0protein\u00a0in the urine<\/li><li>Menopausal symptoms<\/li><li>Feeling of weakness, chest pain<\/li><li>Weight gain<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare side effects: may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Shingles<\/li><li>Decreased number of\u00a0white blood cells\u00a0in the blood<\/li><li>Decreased number of\u00a0platelets\u00a0in the blood<\/li><li>Low levels of\u00a0calcium\u00a0or\u00a0sodium\u00a0in the blood<\/li><li>High levels of fats in the blood<\/li><li>Altered mood, aggression<\/li><li>Restlessness associated with increased activity<ul><li>Weeping<\/li><li>Stress symptoms<\/li><li>Difficulty orienting oneself<\/li><li>Waking up early in the morning<\/li><li>Increased sexual drive<\/li><li>Depression<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Fainting<\/li><li>Memory loss<\/li><li>Attention deficit disorder<\/li><li>Dreaming state<\/li><li>Restless legs syndrome<\/li><li>Poor sleep quality<\/li><li>Skin sensations<\/li><li>Hallucinations<\/li><li>Impaired\u00a0visual acuity<\/li><li>Blurred vision<\/li><li>Increased tear flow<\/li><li>Dizziness<\/li><li>Positional dizziness (dizziness when getting up or sitting down)<\/li><li>Chest pain due to angina<\/li><li>Palpitations<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/hemorrhoids\/\">Hemorrhoids<\/a><\/li><li>Acid reflux<\/li><li>Gastrointestinal upset<\/li><li>Blisters in the mouth, sores on the tongue, stomach upset<\/li><li>Vomiting<\/li><li>Abnormal bowel sounds<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/flatulence\/\">Flatulence<\/a><\/li><li>Increased salivation<\/li><li>Bad breath<\/li><li>Abdominal discomfort<\/li><li>Inflammation\u00a0of the gastric mucosa<\/li><li>Eczema<\/li><li>Skin rash<\/li><li>Inflammation of the hands on the hands<\/li><li>Itchy rash<\/li><li>Psoriasis<\/li><li>Nail disorders<\/li><li>Arthritis<\/li><li>Muscle cramps, neck pain, nocturnal cramps<\/li><li>Increased amounts of urine<ul><li>Urination at night<\/li><li>Red blood cells\u00a0in the urine<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Prolonged\u00a0erection\u00a0&#8211; which can be painful<ul><li>Unrelated to sexual stimulation<\/li><li>Inflammation\u00a0of the\u00a0prostate<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Fatigue<\/li><li>Pain<\/li><li>Thirst<\/li><li>Elevated liver enzyme levels<\/li><li>Abnormal salinity<\/li><li>Abnormal laboratory tests<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adverse reactions&nbsp;that have been reported: occur in an unknown number of users<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hypersensitivity reaction, swelling of the face, swelling of the mouth, swelling of the tongue<\/li><li>Abnormal secretion of breast milk<\/li><li>Hallucinations (sensory disturbances, e.g., seeing, feeling, or hearing something that does not exist)<\/li><li>High blood sugar level<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Store Melatonin AGB<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep out of sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>Do not use Melatonin\u00a0AGB after the expiry date stated on the label after EXP.\u00a0The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/li><li>Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C in the original package.<\/li><li>Sensitive to light.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.\u00a0Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer required.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents Of The Pack And Other Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content Declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is\u00a0melatonin\u00a01 mg, 2 mg, 3 mg, 4 mg, or 5 mg.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose, calcium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate, and magnesium stearate.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What The Medicine Looks Like And The Contents Of The Pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Melatonin\u00a0AGB 1 mg is a white, round, biconvex tablet with embossing &#8220;1&#8221; on one side, tablet size 9.5 x 3.8 mm.<\/li><li>Melatonin\u00a0AGB 2 mg is a white, round, biconvex tablet with the imprint &#8220;2&#8221; on one side, tablet size 9.5 x 3.8 mm.<\/li><li>Melatonin\u00a0AGB 3 mg is a white, round, biconvex tablet with the imprint &#8220;3&#8221; on one side, tablet size 9.5 x 3.8 mm.<\/li><li>Melatonin\u00a0AGB 4 mg is a white, round, biconvex tablet with embossing &#8220;4&#8221; on one side, tablet size 9.5 x 3.8 mm.<\/li><li>Melatonin\u00a0AGB 5 mg is a white, round, biconvex tablet with embossing &#8220;5&#8221; on one side, tablet size 9.5 x 3.8 mm.<\/li><li>Melatonin\u00a0AGB is available in a jar of 30 or 100 tablets.<\/li><li>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>AGB-Pharma AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scheeletorget 1, Medicon Village<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>223 81 Lund<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Melatonin agb is used to cure jet lag in adults for a brief period. 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