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It contains a natural hormone melatonin which helps in regulating the sleepwake cycle, it improves sleep quality hence it is given to treat sleep disorders like insomnia and jet lag
If you have liver problems, use this medication with caution and speak with your doctor.
Avoid drinking alcohol because it can disrupt your sleep.
Before using, speak with a healthcare professional as there is no sufficient infromation available yet regrading the safe use of the drug.
Avoid driving after taking the drug as it may cause sleepiness, drowsiness, and blurred vision.
There is no sufficiemt information available regarding the safe use of this drug among patients suffering kidney disease; it is advised to consult a doctor.
It should not be used by mothers bresatfed an infant as it may pass through breast ilk and may cause toxicity to the baby.
Melatonin binds to some receptors present in the body which helps induce sleep. This triggers sleep by lowering body temperature and causing drowsiness.
An inability to fall or stay asleep, which causes weariness and poor performance during the day, is known as insomnia. When a person''s internal body clock is out of sync with the time zone they are in, a temporary sleep disturbance known as "jet lag" can emerge. This condition typically arises after lengthy journeys across numerous time zones.
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, Altonil 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 Altonil. Consult your doctor as soon as you notice a change in blood pressure.
The advantages of Altonil over other sleep agents include that this medicine does not make the patient develop tolerance (after sometime of use of Altonil, it is no longer effective at same dose). Unlike other similar hypnotic drugs, Altonil does not cause unwanted effects such as hangover and physical dependence.
Yes, tiredness may occur, but it is an uncommon side effect of Altonil. Tell your doctor if this side effect worries you.
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.
Early morning awakening is a rare side effect of Altonil. If this is persistent and is bothering you, consult your doctor.
Yes, it may cause weight gain, but it is uncommon. Consult your doctor if you are concerned about putting on weight after taking Altonil.
Yes, Altonil 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. Altonil tablets can help restore the normal day-and-night rhythm and reduce the symptoms.
Yes, Altonil 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, Altonil does not cause withdrawal symptoms.
Usually Altonil is taken once a day, before going to bed. Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Altonil is a natural hormone produced by the body which peaks to its highest levels at night.
Abnormal dreams is an uncommon side effect of Altonil. The reason for abnormal dreams is not known, but Altonil 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 Altonil.
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