Shiepz pharmaceutical melatonin 5 mg (UAD)

 

This is an over-the-counter pharmaceutical drug. (OTC/UAD).
Each round, white, film-coated tablet contains 5 milligrams Melatonin (as the active substance).

NOTE: This package is a Dutch!
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The active substance in Shiepz Melatonin is melatonin. This substance belongs to a natural group of hormones produced by the body.

Shiepz Melatonin is used for short-term treatment of jet lag in adults. Jet lag refers to the complaints caused by time difference from traveling in different time zones (by traveling east or west).

What to take with food, drink and alcohol

Eating may alter the effectiveness of this drug. The advice is not to eat anything in the 2 hours before and in the 2 hours after the planned moment of taking melatonin. Do not drink alcohol before, while or after taking this medication as alcohol decreases the effectiveness of this medication and may make certain symptoms of jet lag (such as headache, tiredness in the morning, decreased concentration) worsen.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

The use of this drug during pregnancy is not recommended. You should not take this medication if you are breast-feeding.

 

Driving and using machines

This medicine has moderate influence on the ability to drive and use machines. Melatonin can cause drowsiness, among other things. You may be less alert for several hours after taking melatonin. Do not drive or operate machinery after taking melatonin.

 

For more information read this leaflet :

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