Melatonin Tablets For Jet Lag

Melatonin is a hormone produced by the body that synchronises the body’s biological day-and-night, which can be disturbed by travelling across time zones (jet lag). The symptoms and their severity vary between individuals but are generally worse and last longer the more time zones are crossed.

Melatonin Tablets For Jet Lag help restore the normal day-and-night rhythm and reduce the symptoms.

This medication should be taken exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you – check with them if you are unsure.

The recommended dose for adults and elderly is one tablet daily for a maximum of five days. The first dose should be taken on arrival at destination at your usual bedtime. The intake on the following days should also be at your usual bedtime.

They should not be taken before 20:00 or after 04:00.

Like all medicines, Melatonin Tablets For Jet Lag can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The most common non-serious side effects are headaches and drowsiness.

If you experience any side effects, including any not mentioned in the medication patient information leaflet, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

You should not take Melatonin Tablets For Jet Lag if you are allergic to melatonin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.

If you have more tablets than recommended and you do not feel well, contact your doctor, hospital or pharmacy. The most common symptoms of overdose are drowsiness, headache, dizziness, and nausea.

If you forget to take a tablet at bedtime and wake during the night you may take the forgotten dose but at no later than 04:00. You must not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.

Melatonin Tablets For Jet Lag are not recommended if you are pregnant. This is because melatonin crosses the placenta and there is insufficient information on the risk this may pose to the unborn child.

This medication is also not recommended if you are breast-feeding. Melatonin is excreted in human milk, and a risk to the sucking child cannot be excluded.

When considering taking Melatonin Tablets For Jet Lag alongside other medications, it’s essential to consult with a healthcare professional. There are certain medications that could potentially alter the effectiveness of the medication or cause adverse effects.

It is generally advised to avoid alcohol while taking Melatonin Tablets For Jet Lag, as alcohol can interfere with the effectiveness of melatonin and worsen the symptoms of jet lag. Alcohol might disrupt sleep patterns, making it harder for your body to adjust to the new time zone.

As Melatonin Tablets For Jet Lag may cause drowsiness and decrease alertness for several hours after intake, it is not recommended to take this medication prior to driving or using machines.

You should not give Melatonin Tablets For Jet Lag to children and adolescent below 18 years as its safety and efficacy are unknown.

The effectiveness of Melatonin Tablets For Jet Lag can vary from person to person. There are many studies that suggest that melatonin can significantly reduce the symptoms of jet lag, especially when taken at the appropriate time relative to the destination’s time zone.

Melatonin Tablets For Jet Lag are generally considered safe and non-habit forming. However, it’s essential to use them as directed and only when necessary.

Melatonin Tablets should be kept in a dry, cool place below 25°C.

This medication should not be used past the expiry date which is located on the carton and label after EXP. This date refers to the last day of the specific month.

You should ask your pharmacist of the best way to dispose of medicines you no longer use. They should not be thrown away via wastewater or household waste. These measures will help protect the environment.

Yes! Melatonin Tablets For Jet Lag are available for purchase online, from registered online pharmacies such as e-Surgery.

To ensure that the online pharmacy is operating legally, look for the green GPhC logo on their website, and use their website to find out if the pharmacy is registered.

e-Surgery uses Royal Mail for its deliveries, and choices start from Royal Mail Tracked 48, Royal Mail Tracked 24, and Royal Mail Special Delivery by 1pm.

Your Melatonin Tablets For Jet Lag will be delivered to the address specified, in fully recyclable and discreet packaging.

For more information on the Melatonin Tablets For Jet Lag, you can use our free Ask-a-pharmacist service for professional medical advice. You can also check reputable online sources, such as the BNF website.