{"id":17493,"date":"2022-01-13T09:14:58","date_gmt":"2022-01-13T09:14:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=17493"},"modified":"2023-02-28T14:53:45","modified_gmt":"2023-02-28T14:53:45","slug":"melatonin-orifarm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/melatonin-orifarm\/","title":{"rendered":"Melatonin Orifarm &#8211; Melatonin Uses, Dose And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Melatonin Orifarm 2 mg&nbsp;Film Coated Tablets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Melatonin Orifarm And What Melatonin Orifarm Used For?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Melatonin\u00a0Orifarm contains the active substance\u00a0melatonin.\u00a0<strong>Melatonin\u00a0Orifarm can be used for short-term treatment of jet lag in adults.\u00a0Jet lag is characterized by sleep disorders, daytime fatigue, mild cognitive symptoms, irritability, and gastrointestinal disorders after air travel.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>How\u00a0Melatonin\u00a0Orifarm works<\/em>?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Melatonin\u00a0is a\u00a0hormone\u00a0produced by the body and synchronizes the body&#8217;s circadian rhythm or biological clock.\u00a0The circadian rhythm can be disturbed when traveling over several time zones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is called jet lag.\u00a0The symptoms and their severity vary between different people, but they are generally worse and last longer the more time zones are passed.\u00a0Melatonin\u00a0Orifarm can help restore the normal circadian rhythm and relieve symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Melatonin in\u00a0Orifarm may also be approved for treating other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or healthcare professional for further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Need To Know Before Using Melatonin Orifarm?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Not Take Melatonin Orifarm:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are allergic to\u00a0melatonin\u00a0or any other ingredients of Melatonin Orifarm (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before taking&nbsp;Melatonin&nbsp;Orifarm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you have\u00a0epilepsy, Melatonin\u00a0may increase the frequency of seizures in patients with\u00a0epilepsy\u00a0.<\/li><li>If you have an\u00a0autoimmune\u00a0disease (where the body is &#8220;attacked&#8221; by its immune system).<\/li><li>If you have\u00a0diabetes\u00a0or impaired glucose tolerance, as Melatonin Orifarm may increase your <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/diabetes-type-1\/\">blood sugar<\/a>.<\/li><li>If you suffer from impaired liver or kidney function.<\/li><li>If you smoke, smoking may reduce the effect of\u00a0Melatonin\u00a0Orifarm as the ingredients in tobacco smoke may increase the breakdown of\u00a0melatonin\u00a0in the liver.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children And Young People:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not give Melatonin Orifarm to children and adolescents between 0 and 18, as its safety and efficacy are unknown to this patient population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Medicines And Melatonin Orifarm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Fluvoxamine (used to treat depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder).<\/li><li>Psoralenes (used to treat skin conditions such as\u00a0psoriasis\u00a0).<\/li><li>Cimetidine (used to treat stomach upsets such as\u00a0stomach ulcers\u00a0).<\/li><li>Estrogen\u00a0er (used in contraception and replacement therapy for hormone deficiency).<\/li><li>Quinolones\u00a0(used to treat bacterial infections).<\/li><li>Rifampicin (used to treat bacterial infections).<\/li><li>Carbamazepine (used to treat\u00a0epilepsy\u00a0).<\/li><li>Benzodiazepines\u00a0and non-benzodiazepine-type\u00a0hypnotics\u00a0(medicines used to induce sleep, such as midazolam, temazepam and zaleplon, zolpidem,\u00a0zopiclone\u00a0) as\u00a0melatonin\u00a0may increase the sedative effect of such medicines and aggravate specific\u00a0side effects\u00a0of zolpidem (morning tiredness, nausea and confusion).<\/li><li>Warfarin\u00a0(blood thinner) because\u00a0melatonin\u00a0can affect the effect of the blood thinner\u00a0warfarin\u00a0.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Melatonin Orifarm With Food, Drink And Alcohol:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Melatonin\u00a0Orifarm should not be taken with food. As alcohol may impair your sleep and potentially aggravate specific symptoms of jet lag, e.g.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Headache<\/li><li>Morning tiredness<\/li><li>Difficulty concentrating<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is recommended that you do not consume alcohol while taking Melatonin Orifarm.<\/p>\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, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking Melatonin Orifarm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Pregnancy<\/em>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Melatonin\u00a0Orifarm is 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Breast-feeding<\/strong><\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Melatonin\u00a0Orifarm is not recommended if you are breastfeeding.\u00a0Melatonin\u00a0is excreted in human milk, and it cannot be ruled out that there is a risk to the breastfeeding infant or baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Fertility<\/strong><\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Melatonin&nbsp;Orifarm is not recommended for women and men who are planning to have children as there is insufficient information on the effects of&nbsp;melatonin&nbsp;on female and male&nbsp;fertility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving And Using Machines:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Melatonin&nbsp;Orifarm may cause drowsiness and diminished attention for several hours after ingestion.&nbsp;Therefore, this medicine should not be taken before driving or using machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you can drive a motor vehicle or perform work requiring sharpened attention.\u00a0One 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 Orifarm?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.\u00a0Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/li><li>The recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0for adults and the elderly is 1 tablet (2 mg) daily for 5 days.\u00a0If the effect of\u00a0Melatonin\u00a0Orifarm is insufficient, the\u00a0dose\u00a0can be increased by taking 2 tablets (4 mg) or up to 3 tablets (6 mg) simultaneously.\u00a0The\u00a0dose\u00a0that alleviates the symptoms should be taken as soon as possible.<\/li><li>The first\u00a0dose\u00a0should be taken after arriving at the destination at the local time you usually go to bed.\u00a0Intake the following days should also occur when you normally go to bed.\u00a0The tablet or tablets should not be taken before\u00a020:00 or after kl.\u00a004.00.<\/li><li>The tablets should be swallowed whole with water.\u00a0Food should not be consumed 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking\u00a0Melatonin\u00a0Orifarm.<\/li><li>Melatonin\u00a0Orifarm can be taken for a maximum of 16 treatment periods per year.<\/li><li>The notch is only for you to be able to divide the tablet if you have difficulty swallowing it whole.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible Melatonin Orifarm Side Effects:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine can cause side effects like all medicines, although not everybody gets them. <strong>Stop taking this medicine and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following serious side effects:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>General malaise, susceptibility to inflammation (\u00a0infections\u00a0), especially <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/sore-throat\/\">sore throat<\/a> and fever due to changes in the blood (low levels of\u00a0white blood cells\u00a0)<\/li><li>Bleeding from skin and mucous membranes, as well as bruising due to changes in the blood (low\u00a0platelet count\u00a0)<\/li><li>Fainting<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other possible side effects:<\/strong> <strong>Common<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>(may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Headache<\/li><li>Drowsiness<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>(may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Irritability<\/li><li>Nervousness<\/li><li>Restlessness<\/li><li>Abnormal dreams<\/li><li>Anxiety<\/li><li>Dizziness<\/li><li>High\u00a0blood pressure<\/li><li>Stomach pain<\/li><li>Indigestion<\/li><li>Cold sores<\/li><li>Dry mouth<\/li><li>Nausea<\/li><li>Itching<\/li><li>Rash<\/li><li>Dry skin<\/li><li>Excretion of\u00a0glucose\u00a0in the urine<\/li><li>Excess\u00a0protein\u00a0in the urine<\/li><li>Chest pain<\/li><li>Malaise<\/li><li>Weight gain<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare\u00a0(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Increased risk of atherosclerosis due to increased levels of fats (\u00a0triglycerides\u00a0) in the blood<\/li><li>Mood swings, aggression, disorientation, increased sex drive<\/li><li>Impaired memory function, rest-less legs syndrome<\/li><li>Sensation of numbness and tingling<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/visual-impairment\/\">Visual impairment<\/a>, including blurred vision<\/li><li>Watery eyes<\/li><li>Palpitation<\/li><li>Hot flashes<\/li><li>Vomiting<\/li><li>Gas<\/li><li>Overproduction of saliva<\/li><li>Bad breath<\/li><li>Inflammation\u00a0of the gastric mucosa<\/li><li>Nail diseases<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/joint-pain\/\">Joint pain<\/a><\/li><li>Muscle cramps<\/li><li>Large amounts of urine, blood in the urine<\/li><li>Prolonged<\/li><li>Painful\u00a0erection<\/li><li>Inflammation\u00a0of the prostate gland<\/li><li>Thirst<\/li><li>Abnormal electrolyte content in the blood<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Has been reported<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>(occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hypersensitivity reaction<\/li><li>Increased urination frequency, thirst, fatigue due to high <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/diabetes-type-1\/\">blood sugar levels<\/a><\/li><li>Swelling of the mucous membrane of the mouth or tongue<\/li><li>Excretion of milk from the breasts<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Store Melatonin Orifarm?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date on the carton after EXP.\u00a0The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/li><li>Store in the original jar.\u00a0Sensitive to light.\u00a0Moisture sensitive.<\/li><li>No special temperature instructions.<\/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&nbsp;melatonin&nbsp;2 mg.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose (E460), maltodextrin,&nbsp;colloidal&nbsp;anhydrous silica (E551), magnesium stearate (E470b), croscarmellose sodium (E468), hypromellose (E464).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What The Medicine Looks Like And Contents Of The Pack?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em>Appearance<\/em><ul><li>Melatonin\u00a0Orifarm is white\/off-white to beige, biconvex, round film-coated tablets with a notch on one side and &#8220;2&#8221; on the other.\u00a0Diameter: 8 mm.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><em>Package contents<\/em><\/li><li>Tablet jar with lid containing desiccant.<\/li><li>Pack size: 30 film-coated tablets.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder And Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orifarm Generics A \/ S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Energizer 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5260 Odense S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Denmark<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Local representative<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orifarm Generics AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 56048<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>102 17 Stockholm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>info@orifarm.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Manufacturer<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orifarm Generics A \/ S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Energizer 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5260 Odense S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Denmark<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>or<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vimeo A \/ S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lodshusvej 11<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4230 Sk\u00e6lsk\u00f8r<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Denmark<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This medicinal product is authorized under the European Economic Area under the names:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Netherlands: Melatonin Orifarm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Denmark:&nbsp;Melatonin&nbsp;Alternova<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sweden:&nbsp;Melatonin&nbsp;Orifarm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Norway:&nbsp;Melatonin&nbsp;Orifarm<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Melatonin Orifarm can be used to alleviate jet lag in adults in the short term. 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