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Meloset Tablet

Written By Dr. Balshine Singh Kanwar, MD, MBBS
Reviewed By Dr. Khushbu Goel, DM, MD
Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:05 AM (IST)
Meloset Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of insomnia and jet lag (a sleep disorder due to frequent travel to different time zones). It reduces jet lag symptoms such as irritability, indigestion, daytime tiredness, and sleep disturbances.
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General Information

Contains

Melatonin (3mg)

Marketer

Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Storage

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Product introduction

Meloset Tablet helps to synchronize the body’s biological day-night rhythm. It should be taken either 2 hours before or 2 hours after food, preferably at bedtime. However, it is advised to take it at a fixed time each day to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the blood. You should never skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medicine should not be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Some common side effects of this medicine include headache and drowsiness. It even causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It is important to note that this medicine should not be used for daily naps.

Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are suffering from any liver or kidney problems. You should avoid smoking and alcohol while using this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should not use this medicine. However, if the need arises, please consult your doctor before using it.

Uses of Meloset Tablet

Benefits of Meloset Tablet

Treatment of Insomnia
Meloset Tablet helps treat insomnia (difficulty falling or staying asleep) in people who have problems related to their sleeping habits. Insomnia may cause you to wake up earlier than usual and you may find it difficult to go back to sleep. It works by slowing down the abnormal activity of nerves in the brain to allow sleep. It also improves the sleep-wake cycle and restores it to normal. This helps you relax, feel calm, and more energetic. It also helps you concentrate better and improves your quality of life.
Treatment of Jet lag
Jet lag is a temporary sleep disorder that can affect those who travel quickly across multiple time zones. As a result, people may have symptoms like daytime sleeping, irritability, lack of concentration, headache, tiredness, and indigestion. Meloset Tablet helps you relax, restores the sleep-wake cycle, and effectively treats these symptoms. This improves your mood and helps you live comfortably. Take it as advised by the doctor to get maximum benefit.

Side effects of Meloset Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Meloset
  • Sleepiness
  • Headache

How to use Meloset Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Meloset Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Meloset Tablet works

Melatonin is a hormone produced by the body that synchronizes the body’s biological day-and-night rhythm. The biological rhythm can be disturbed by travelling across time zones. This is known as jetlag. The symptoms and their severity vary between individuals, but are generally worse and last longer the more time zones are crossed. Meloset Tablet can help restore the normal day-and-night rhythm and reduce the symptoms.

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Quick tips

  • Take it with or without food or at least 2 hours before bedtime. 
  • Some lifestyle habits for good sleep:
    • Avoid strenuous activity before bedtime.
    • Avoid caffeine products at night.
    • Avoid extreme temperature like too cold or too hot.
    • Prefer dim light at nighttime.
    • Try some relaxation therapy.
    • Prefer couch to watch tv or read a book rather than a bed.
  • It may affect the blood sugar level. Take caution while taking this medicine if you are suffering from diabetes.
  • It may cause dizziness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. 
  • Smoking may make Meloset Tablet less effective since it can increase the metabolism (breakdown) of it by the liver.
  • Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine as it may decrease the activity of drug. 
  • Inform your doctor if you are taking seizures medicine as Meloset Tablet may increase the frequency of Seizures.
  • Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Meloset Tablet, suffering from liver or kidney, or if you have an intolerance to some sugars.  

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Meloset Tablet.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Meloset Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

UNSAFE
Meloset Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving

Driving

UNSAFE
Meloset Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Meloset Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
However, based on the limited information available it is advised that Meloset Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease.
Liver

Liver

CAUTION
Meloset Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Meloset Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
There is very limited experience on use of Meloset Tablet in patients with underlying liver disease.
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Frequently asked questions

The advantages of Meloset Tablet over other sleep agents include that this medicine does not make the patient develop tolerance (after some time of use of Meloset Tablet, it is no longer effective at the same dose). Unlike other similar hypnotic drugs, Meloset Tablet does not cause unwanted effects such as hangovers and physical dependence.
There are several natural ways which may help you treat your insomnia. These may include avoiding caffeine and nicotine, especially late in the day. While daily exercise is beneficial to sleep, avoid exercising four hours before bedtime. Avoiding large meals in the evening and avoiding taking naps can also help treat insomnia. You can try going to sleep and waking up at the same time each day. Try to maintain a comfortable temperature in your bedroom and make the bedroom as dark as possible. Setting aside a time to relax before bed and using relaxation techniques can also prove effective.
Yes, it may cause weight gain, but it is uncommon. Consult your doctor if you are concerned about putting on weight after taking Meloset Tablet.
Yes, you can take it every night but consult your doctor for the duration of treatment. If you are taking it for jet lag, you will be suggested to take a minimum effective dose for 5 days only. In other cases of insomnia, it can be taken for a little longer, for about 3 months.
Yes, Meloset Tablet may cause an increase in blood pressure though it is an uncommon side effect. Therefore, if you are hypertensive, keep a watch on your blood pressure during treatment with Meloset Tablet. Consult your doctor as soon as you notice a change in blood pressure.
Usually Meloset Tablet is taken once a day, before going to bed. Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Meloset Tablet is a natural hormone produced by the body which peaks to its highest levels at night.
Yes, Meloset Tablet can cause palpitations but only rarely. If you have any concerns regarding palpitations, consult your doctor.
No, unlike other medicines used to help people fall asleep, Meloset Tablet does not cause withdrawal symptoms.
Abnormal dreams is an uncommon side effect of Meloset Tablet. The reason for abnormal dreams is not known, but Meloset Tablet increases duration of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. This phase of sleep is usually associated with dreams. This increase in duration of REM could be the reason for abnormal dreams that occur while taking Meloset Tablet.
Yes, Meloset Tablet tablets can be used for treatment of jet-lag in adults. The biological day and night rhythm can be disturbed by travelling to countries lying in different time zones. This is known as jet-lag. The symptoms and their severity vary from person to person, but are generally worse and last longer the more time zones are crossed. Meloset Tablet tablets can help restore the normal day-and-night rhythm and reduce the symptoms.
Early morning awakening is a rare side effect of Meloset Tablet. If this is persistent and is bothering you, consult your doctor.
The advantages of Meloset Tablet over other sleep agents include that this medicine does not make the patient develop tolerance (after some time of use of Meloset Tablet, it is no longer effective at the same dose). Unlike other similar hypnotic drugs, Meloset Tablet does not cause unwanted effects such as hangovers and physical dependence.
There are several natural ways which may help you treat your insomnia. These may include avoiding caffeine and nicotine, especially late in the day. While daily exercise is beneficial to sleep, avoid exercising four hours before bedtime. Avoiding large meals in the evening and avoiding taking naps can also help treat insomnia. You can try going to sleep and waking up at the same time each day. Try to maintain a comfortable temperature in your bedroom and make the bedroom as dark as possible. Setting aside a time to relax before bed and using relaxation techniques can also prove effective.
Yes, it may cause weight gain, but it is uncommon. Consult your doctor if you are concerned about putting on weight after taking Meloset Tablet.
Yes, you can take it every night but consult your doctor for the duration of treatment. If you are taking it for jet lag, you will be suggested to take a minimum effective dose for 5 days only. In other cases of insomnia, it can be taken for a little longer, for about 3 months.
Yes, Meloset Tablet may cause an increase in blood pressure though it is an uncommon side effect. Therefore, if you are hypertensive, keep a watch on your blood pressure during treatment with Meloset Tablet. Consult your doctor as soon as you notice a change in blood pressure.
Usually, Meloset Tablet is taken once a day, before going to bed. Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Meloset Tablet is a natural hormone produced by the body which peaks to its highest levels at night.
Yes, Meloset Tablet can cause palpitations but only rarely. If you have any concerns regarding palpitations, consult your doctor.
No, unlike other medicines used to help people fall asleep, Meloset Tablet does not cause withdrawal symptoms.
Abnormal dreams is an uncommon side effect of Meloset Tablet. The reason for abnormal dreams is not known, but Meloset Tablet increases duration of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. This phase of sleep is usually associated with dreams. This increase in duration of REM could be the reason for abnormal dreams that occur while taking Meloset Tablet.
Yes, Meloset Tablet tablets can be used for treatment of jet-lag in adults. The biological day and night rhythm can be disturbed by travelling to countries lying in different time zones. This is known as jet-lag. The symptoms and their severity vary from person to person, but are generally worse and last longer the more time zones are crossed. Meloset Tablet tablets can help restore the normal day-and-night rhythm and reduce the symptoms.
Early morning awakening is a rare side effect of Meloset Tablet. If this is persistent and is bothering you, consult your doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

3-Alkylindoles Derivative

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Melatonin agonist

References

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  2. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 857-58.
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User feedback

Once A Day
96%
Twice A Day
2%
Alternate Day
1%
Insomnia
64%
Jet lag
24%
Others
12%
Excellent
46%
Average
38%
Poor
16%
No Side Effect
79%
Headache
7%
Nocturnal leg cramps
7%
Nocturia (increased urge to urinate during the night)
7%
With or without food
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With food
14%
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Expensive
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Average
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Patient concerns

I am suffering from acute insomnia,could not sleep for for appox a week though I walk in the morning and evening and do light exersise legularly

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Hello , Welcome to 1mg consulting, Myself Dr.Satyam Bhavsar,MBBS. Happy to help you :)take MELOSET one tablet before bed time not to be continued for more than 10 days.Hope this helps. Happy to help you. All the medicines as well as lab tests are available on 1mg.com .Order now. Have a nice day :)

Sleeping problem No sleep for 2 Days consecutively

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Hello , Welcome to 1mg consulting, Myself Dr.Satyam Bhavsar,MBBS. Happy to help you :)you may take MELOSET 3MG TABLET before bed time as & when required basis. should not be taken consecutively for more than week unless prescribed.Hope this helps. Happy to help you. All these medicines are available on 1mg.com .Order now. Have a nice day :)
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