Description
Altonil 3 Tablet is a natural hormone produced in the body that helps to regulate your wake-sleep cycle. It is used in the treatment of insomnia, jet lag, etc. This medicine is not recommended for use if you are known allergic to it.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Altonil 3 Tablet
Day time drowsiness
Stomach pain
Headache
Dizziness
Depressed mood
Uses of Altonil 3 Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
Insomnia (Sleeplessness)
This medicine is used in the treatment of insomnia, a sleep disorder characterized by a difficulty in falling asleep or staying asleep.
Jet Lag
This medicine is used in the treatment of jet lag, where the circadian rhythms of our body are disturbed.
Shift work sleep disorder
This medicine is used in the treatment of shift work sleep disorder, characterized by sleeplessness and extreme sleepiness which overlap in your work hours.
When not to use?
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to melatonin or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.
Dosage
Altonil 3mg Tablet
Altonil 5mg Tablet
Warnings
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings
Use in Children
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients below 18 years of age due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. However, your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits significantly outweigh the risks. In such a case, the patient should be monitored closely for any adverse effects.
Seizures
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with seizures due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Liver Disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is necessary for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Other medicines
This medicine may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.
Driving or Operating machinery
Use of this medicine may cause blurred vision or dizziness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.
Dosage
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
Interactions
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Clonazepam
Teriflunomide
Hydroxyprogesterone
Estradiol
Fluvoxamine
Warfarin
Ifosfamide
Disease interactions
Glaucoma
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with glaucoma due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Depression
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with depression due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Liver Disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is necessary for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
General Instructions
Take this medicine in an empty stomach. Do not take in larger amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Do not stop taking the medicine before completion of the course/without consulting your doctor.
