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Melaxen
Last reviewed: 04.07.2025
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Melaxen has an adaptogenic and sedative effect, helps to stabilize biological rhythms and sleep.
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Release form
The pharmaceutical element is produced in tablets, in quantities of 6, 12 or 24 pieces inside a cell plate. There are 1-2 such plates in a box. It can also be produced in vials, with 30 or 60 tablets.
Pharmacodynamics
The use of the drug helps stabilize circadian rhythms, reduces the number of awakenings at night, speeds up falling asleep and improves well-being in the morning (eliminates the feeling of exhaustion, fatigue and lethargy). At the same time, the drug accelerates adaptation in case of a change in time zones and weakens stress reactions. In addition, the development of a strong antioxidant and immunostimulating effect is observed.
Melaxen slows the release of gonadotropins and other pituitary hormones, such as thyrotropin with corticotropin and STH.
The sleeping pill does not cause addiction or habituation.
Pharmacokinetics
After oral administration of the drug, it is fully and rapidly adsorbed, then passing through histohematic barriers, including the BBB. The drug also has accelerated excretion.
Dosing and administration
The sleeping pill should be taken orally, in the evening before bedtime (approximately 30-40 minutes). It is used once a day, in the amount of 0.5-1 tablet.
To adapt to the change in time zones, you should take a tablet before departure, and then for 2-5 days, 1 tablet daily. A maximum of 2 tablets of LS are allowed per day.
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Use Melaxen during pregnancy
The medicine can be used during breastfeeding or pregnancy, but only with a doctor's prescription.
Contraindications
Among the contraindications:
- presence of severe sensitivity to the drug;
- significant renal dysfunction;
- lymphoma with myeloma, leukemia, and lymphogranulomatosis;
- diabetes mellitus;
- renal failure, which is chronic.
Overdose
In case of accidental poisoning with the drug, the intensity of side effects may increase.
In such cases, gastric lavage is performed and further symptomatic measures are taken.
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Storage conditions
Melaxen should be stored in a dark, dry place, out of the reach of children, at a standard temperature.
Shelf life
Melaxen is permitted to be used for a period of 4 years from the date of release of the pharmaceutical substance.
Application for children
It is prohibited to use in pediatrics due to the lack of data regarding the effectiveness and drug safety of the drug.
Analogues
The drug's analogues are Melaxen Balance and Circadin.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Melaxen" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.