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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Melodem Tablet 10's is used in the treatment of insomnia. It contains Zolpidem and Melatonin which relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety, and helps to fall asleep. It may cause side effects such as nausea, headache, diarrhoea, drowsiness, and dizziness. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Vrddhi Life Sciences

Consume Type :

Oral

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Melodem Tablet 10's

Melodem Tablet 10's is a combination medication containing 'sedative-hypnotics' used in the treatment of insomnia. Insomnia is a disorder of sleep that causes difficulty in falling asleep or staying asleep. It may be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term) in nature due to various complications like stress, anxiety, and breathing problems.

Melodem Tablet 10's contains Zolpidem and Melatonin, primarily used to treat insomnia. Zolpidem works by increasing the activity of GABA, which is a chemical messenger in the brain, acting as a natural nerve-calming agent, thereby inducing sleep. Melatonin is a natural hormone that helps to maintain the normal sleep cycle (waking up and falling asleep).  Thus, Melodem Tablet 10's relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety, and helps to fall asleep.

Take Melodem Tablet 10's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Melodem Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending upon your medical condition. Preferably take Melodem Tablet 10's empty stomach and just before bedtime. In some cases, you may experience nausea, headache, diarrhoea, drowsiness, and dizziness. Most of these side effects of Melodem Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before starting Melodem Tablet 10's. Do not stop taking Melodem Tablet 10's even if you feel better, as it may lead to unpleasant side effects. Melodem Tablet 10's is known to cause drowsiness, so do not drive or operate machinery. Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may reduce the effectiveness of Melodem Tablet 10's. Melodem Tablet 10's should not be used for daily naps.

Uses of Melodem Tablet 10's

Melodem Tablet 10's is used in the treatment of Insomnia (sleeplessness). The detailed use of Melodem Tablet 10's is as follows:

  • Insomnia (sleeplessness): Melodem Tablet 10's helps initiate and maintain sleep.

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Directions for Use

  • Take Melodem Tablet 10's with or without food or as advised by a doctor.
  • Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication, to ensure the safety.
  • Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Key Benefits

Melodem Tablet 10's is a sleeping pill used to treat insomnia (difficulty in falling or staying asleep). Zolpidem increases the activity of GABA (a chemical messenger in the brain that acts as a natural nerve-calming agent) that is involved in inducing sleep. Melatonin is a natural hormone that helps to maintain the normal sleep cycle (waking up and falling asleep). Thus, Melodem Tablet 10's relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety, and helps to fall asleep. Appropriate lifestyle changes are recommended along with Melodem Tablet 10's to improve the quality of sleep.

How Melodem Tablet 10's Works

Melodem Tablet 10's contains Zolpidem and Melatonin, primarily used to treat insomnia. Zolpidem works by increasing the activity of GABA, which is a chemical messenger in the brain, acting as a natural nerve-calming agent, thereby inducing sleep. Melatonin is a natural hormone that helps to maintain the normal sleep cycle (waking up and falling asleep).  Thus, Melodem Tablet 10's relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety, and helps to fall asleep.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

What if I have taken an overdose of Melodem Tablet 10's

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Melodem Tablet 10's as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Melodem Tablet 10's if you are allergic to Melodem Tablet 10's or any of its ingredients. If you notice that the tablets are not working as well as they did in the beginning of the treatment, please consult a doctor as you might have developed tolerance to Melodem Tablet 10's, and dose adjustment may be required. Melodem Tablet 10's contains Zolpidem, a category C pregnancy drug, and is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may cause adverse effects in the baby after birth. If you are a breastfeeding mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Melodem Tablet 10's. If you have kidney, liver, or breathing problems, severe muscle weakness, sleep apnoea (a severe condition in which breathing stops and starts repeatedly in sleep), and if you have a history of depression or mental illness, please inform your doctor before taking Melodem Tablet 10's. Maintain a time gap of a minimum of 8 hours between taking Melodem Tablet 10's and driving to reduce the risk of increased adverse effects.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Do regular exercise during day time.
  • Do not take a nap during day time. Set regular timings to go to bed and wake up.
  • Relax at least 1 hour before bedtime by bathing with warm water, listening to music, or reading a book.
  • Make the bedroom dark and quiet, and ensure that your pillows and mattresses are comfortable.
  • Avoid watching tv, using mobiles or laptops just before bedtime.
  • Limit caffeine intake, including tea, coffee, hot chocolate, cola, and energy drinks, as it may reduce the effectiveness of Melodem Tablet 10's.
  • Avoid alcohol consumption as it may increase the risk of psychomotor impairment (slowdown of thought process and reduced physical movements), dependence, sleepwalking, or sleep-driving.

Habit Forming

Yes

Therapeutic Class

[SEDATIVE-HYPNOTIC DRUGS]

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Alcohol

Safe if prescribed

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Melodem Tablet 10's as it may increase the risk of dependence, psychomotor impairment (slowdown of thought process, and reduced physical movements), sleepwalking, or sleep-driving.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Melodem Tablet 10's contains Zolpidem, a Category C pregnancy drug, and is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may cause adverse effects in the baby after birth.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Avoid breastfeeding while taking Melodem Tablet 10's as it may be excreted in breast milk.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

You may experience dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, decreased alertness, blurred, or double vision, especially the day after taking Melodem Tablet 10's. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy or dizzy after taking Melodem Tablet 10's.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Take Melodem Tablet 10's with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Take Melodem Tablet 10's with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Melodem Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 18 years of age.

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Heart

Melodem Tablet 10's should be taken with extreme caution in patients with heart disease. Please consult your physician.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Melodem Tablet 10's is not safe for use in elderly patients due to its serious side effects.

FAQs

Melodem Tablet 10's is used in the treatment of insomnia.

Melodem Tablet 10's is a sleeping pill used to treat insomnia (difficulty in falling or staying asleep). Zolpidem increases the activity of GABA (a chemical messenger in the brain that acts as a natural nerve-calming agent) that is involved in inducing sleep. Melatonin is a natural hormone that helps to maintain the normal sleep cycle (waking up and falling asleep)

No, Melodem Tablet 10's is not recommended for depression patients as it may worsen the condition and increase self-harming or suicidal thoughts. Therefore, if you are suffering from depression or have a history of depression, please inform your doctor before taking Melodem Tablet 10's.

You are recommended to take Melodem Tablet 10's just before bedtime as it helps to sleep quickly and improves sleep quality. If you forget to take Melodem Tablet 10's at night, do not take it in the day time as it may cause drowsiness, confusion and dizziness.

No, you are not recommended to take Melodem Tablet 10's with hydrocodone or other opioid pain killers such as oxycodone, naloxone, and tramadol as co-administration of these medicines with Melodem Tablet 10's may increase the risk of difficulty in breathing, drowsiness, coma, and even death. However, before using Melodem Tablet 10's with any other medicines, you are advised to contact your doctor so that the dose may be adjusted to use safely.

Yes, Melodem Tablet 10's may cause dependence (mental and physical effects caused due to compulsion of taking Melodem Tablet 10's) if used in high doses and for a prolonged time. This risk of dependency on Melodem Tablet 10's increases in patients who have a history of drug or alcohol abuse.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

#2828, B Type , 67Th Street , Mmda Mathur , Chennai - 600 068
Other Info - MEL0606

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