THINGS TO KNOW

Melatonin capsules, taken once a night, 20-30 minutes before bedtime.

About this medicine

Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone that helps regulate your sleep cycle. Melatonin is especially important in helping with sleeping difficulties this includes improving sleep, insomnia, jet lag, falling asleep and staying asleep.

Your melatonin capsules contain bioidentical melatonin in a hypoallergenic, lactose-free, gluten-free & soy-free capsule.

Your bioidentical melatonin capsules are pharmaceutical grade, compounded by London Specialist Pharmacy, the UK’s longest established compounding pharmacy regulated and compliant with the GPhC and the MHRA.

Main advantages of H+Y melatonin capsules:

– Our capsules are pharmaceutical grade, which means they have maximum efficacy

– Our capsules use first-class pharmaceutical ingredients (GMP standard)

– Our capsules are free from Gluten, Milk/Lactose, Soy, Eggs, Fish, Tree nuts and Peanuts

– Convenient and easy to use

– A single bottle is sufficient for 3 months

How do I use this medicine?

– Take 1 capsule every night, 20-30 minutes before bedtime.

How quickly can I expect to see results

Melatonin should start to work 30 minutes to an hour after you take it.

MORE INFORMATION

– Melatonin is suitable for both men and women

– Melatonin can be stopped abruptly. No discontinuation effects have been documented. Melatonin is generally not considered to produce tolerance or dependence

– In the event that your dosage needs to be changed, we're on this journey with you to help you manage changes.

- Every 3 months, before your next treatment arrives, you will be sent a follow-up questionnaire.

Is this medicine suitable for me? Do not take this medicine if

- You live outside the U.K

- You are under the age of 18

– You are pregnant or breastfeeding

– You have liver disease or Kidney disease

- You have or had thromboembolism or Clotting Disorder

- You have severe respiratory or coronary artery disease

- You have rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus / Systemic lupus erythematosus, multiple sclerosis

- You have epilepsy

– You are taking medication for depression (Fluvoxamine)

– You are taking medication for psoriasis (Psoralens (5 and 8-methoxypsoralen)

- You are taking medication for stomach acids and ulcers (Cimetidine)

- You are on antibiotics (Ciprofloxacin and other Quinolones)

- You are taking medication for epilepsy or neuropathic pain (Carbamazepine and Rifampicin)

- You are on Benzodiazepines (Diazepam/Lorazepam) or sedative antipsychotics (olanzapine/risperidone)

- You are on Zaleplon, Zolpidem or Zopiclone

- You are on Warfarin (blood thinners)

- You are on immunosuppressants

- You are on MAO inhibitors (phenelzine (Nardil), tranylcypromine (Parnate), isocarboxazid (Marplan), selegiline (Emsam)

Special Warnings and Precautions for Use

· Melatonin may cause drowsiness - driving or other activities that put the patient or others at risk should be avoided if the patient is affected by drowsiness.

Are there any possible side effects?

The majority of people do not experience any side effects when taking melatonin.

Melatonin is generally well tolerated.

Uncommon side effects:

- Headaches

- Lethargy

- Dizziness

- Nausea

- Irritable

Other uncommon side effects include nervousness, restlessness, anxiety, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, mouth ulceration, nausea, hypertension, dermatitis, rash, weight increase, and abnormal liver function tests.

Stop using the medicine and talk to your H+Y clinician if you have any concerns.

How should I store the medicine?

Store this medicine at room temperature. Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after its beyond-use date, which is printed on the dispensing label.