Fertility<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nMellozzan is 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
Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Mellozzan can make you drowsy. If this happens, do not drive, cycle or use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Descriptions 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
How to use Mellozzan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have impaired kidney function or are older, your doctor may need to adjust your dose downwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Adults with jet lag<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe recommended dose is 0.5 to 5 mg for a maximum of 5 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Take dose one at bedtime at the destination when traveling over at least 5 time zones, especially when traveling in an easterly direction. The tablets should not be taken before 20:00 or after 04:00.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mellozzan may be taken for a maximum of 16 treatment periods per year for the treatment of jet lag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Children and adolescents 6-17 years with ADHD with insomnia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe recommended starting dose is 0.5 to 2 mg 30 – 60 minutes before bedtime. If no improvement is seen in your \/ your child’s symptoms, your doctor may increase the dose one of Mellozzan to find the most appropriate dose for you \/ your child. The maximum daily dose that you \/ your child will receive is 5 mg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Treatment should be followed up regularly by a doctor (at least every 6 months recommended) to see if it is still appropriate. Treatment breaks should be made once a year to see if treatment is still needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The tablet can be crushed in connection with ingestion and mixed with water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Diabetes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you or your child have diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance, no food should be taken 2 hours before or after taking Mellozzan (see \u201cWarnings and Precautions\u201d).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you get any of these serious\u00a0side effects, stop taking Mellozzan immediately and see a doctor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Hypersensitivity reaction , swelling of the face, swelling of the mouth, swelling of the tongue<\/li>
- Chest pain<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Other possible side effects are<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nCommon side effects: may affect up to 1 in 10 people<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Headache<\/li>
- Somnolence<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Uncommon side effects: may affect up to 1 in 100 people<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Irritability, nervousness, anxiety<\/li>
- Insomnia, abnormal daydreams, nightmares<\/li>
- Migraine , dizziness, nausea<\/li>
- Drowsiness and lack of energy, restlessness associated with increased activity<\/li>
- High blood pressure<\/li>
- Abdominal pain, stomach upset, mouth sores, dry mouth<\/li>
- Changes in the composition of the blood that can cause yellowing of the skin and eyes<\/li>
- Inflammation of the skin, itching , rash, dry skin, night sweats<\/li>
- Pain in arms and legs<\/li>
- Excretion of glucose in the urine, too much protein in the urine<\/li>
- Menopausal symptoms in women<\/li>
- Feeling of weakness, chest pain<\/li>
- Weight gain<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Rare side effects: may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Shingles<\/li>
- Decreased number of white blood cells in the blood<\/li>
- Decreased number of platelets in the blood<\/li>
- Low levels of calcium or sodium in the blood<\/li>
- High levels of fats in the blood<\/li>
- Changed mood, aggression, weeping, stress symptoms, difficulty orienting oneself, waking up early in the morning, increased sexual drive, depression,<\/li>
- Fainting, memory loss, attention deficit disorder, dreaming state, restless legs syndrome, poor sleep quality, skin sensations<\/li>
- Impaired visual acuity , blurred vision, increased tear flow<\/li>
- Dizziness, positional dizziness (dizziness when getting up or sitting down)<\/li>
- Chest pain due to angina, palpitations<\/li>
- Hemorrhoids<\/li>
- Acid reflux, gastrointestinal upset, blisters in the mouth, sores on the tongue, stomach upset, vomiting, abnormal bowel sounds, gas formation, increased salivation, bad breath, inflammation of the gastric mucosa<\/li>
- Eczema , skin rash, inflammation of the hands on the hands, itchy rash, psoriasis , nail disorders<\/li>
- Arthritis, muscle cramps, neck pain, nocturnal cramps<\/li>
- Increased amounts of urine, urination at night, red blood cells in the urine<\/li>
- Prolonged erection – which can be painful – unrelated to sexual stimulation, inflammation of the prostate<\/li>
- Fatigue, pain, thirst<\/li>
- Elevated liver enzyme levels, abnormal salinity and abnormal laboratory tests<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Adverse reactions that have been reported: occur in an unknown number of users<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Abnormal secretion of breast milk<\/li>
- Hallucinations (sensory disturbances, for example, seeing, feeling or hearing something that does not exist)<\/li>
- High blood sugar level<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Reporting of side effects ar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you get\u00a0any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.\u00a0This also applies to side effects that are not mentioned in this information.\u00a0You can also report\u00a0side effects\u00a0directly (see details below).\u00a0By reporting\u00a0side effects, you can help increase the safety of medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Medical Products Agency<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Box 26<\/p>\n\n\n\n
751 03 Uppsala<\/p>\n\n\n\n
www.lakemedelsverket.se<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to store Mellozzan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and can after EXP. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Store in the original package. Sensitive to light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Contents of the pack and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\nContent declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The active substance is melatonin . 1 tablet contains 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 2 mg, 3 mg, 4 mg, or 5 mg melatonin .<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The other ingredients are cellulose, microcrystalline (E 460);\u00a0pregelatinized\u00a0starch\u00a0(E 1404);\u00a0silica,\u00a0colloidal, anhydrous (E 551);\u00a0magnesium stearate (E 470b).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Mellozzan 0.5 mg is a white to slightly yellowish, round tablet with an imprint “0” on one side, tablet size 7.5 mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mellozzan 1 mg is a white to slightly yellowish, round tablet with imprint “1” on one side, tablet size 9.5 mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mellozzan 2 mg is a white to slightly yellowish, round tablet with imprint “2” on one side, tablet size 7.0 mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mellozzan 3 mg is a white to slightly yellowish, round tablet with imprint “3” on one side, tablet size 8.0 mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mellozzan 4 mg is a white to slightly yellowish, round tablet with imprint “4” on one side, tablet size 9.0 mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mellozzan 5 mg is a white to slightly yellowish, round tablet with imprint “5” on one side, tablet size 10.0 mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mellozzan is available in a plastic jar with a lid (with a safety seal), containing 100 tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
EQL Pharma AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stortorget 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
222 23 Lund<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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