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Sustana Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy

Sustana Tablet 10's is used to treat jet lag and insomnia (sleep disorders). It contains Melatonin that synchronises the body's biological day-and-night rhythm. It may cause common side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, headache, and nausea. 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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Composition :

MELATONIN-5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Troikk Health Care

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Sustana Tablet 10's

Sustana Tablet 10's is a hormone that helps control sleep patterns. Sustana Tablet 10's is used to treat jet lag and insomnia (sleep disorders). Jet lag is a sleep disorder that affects individuals who travel across multiple time zones. Insomnia is a sleep disorder which causes trouble falling and/or staying asleep.

Sustana Tablet 10's contains ‘Melatonin’ that synchronises the body’s biological day-and-night rhythm. Sustana Tablet 10's acts on the receptors in the body, thereby controlling the circadian rhythm and increasing the propensity to sleep.

You are advised to take Sustana Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, Sustana Tablet 10's may cause common side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, headache, and nausea. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Do not take Sustana Tablet 10's if you are breastfeeding, as it passes into breastmilk. Do not drive or operate machinery as Sustana Tablet 10's may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Avoid consuming alcohol with Sustana Tablet 10's as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and any medications you are taking to help rule out any potential side effects.

Uses of Sustana Tablet 10's

Sustana Tablet 10's is used in the treatment of Insomnia and jet lag. The detailed uses of Sustana Tablet 10's are as follows:
• Sleep Regulation: Sustana Tablet 10's contains melatonin, which helps regulate the body's natural sleep-wake cycle and used to treat insomnia by improving sleep quality and reducing the time it takes to fall asleep.
• Jet Lag Treatment: Sustana Tablet 10's helps reset the body's internal clock when travelling across time zones and reduces symptoms like fatigue and difficulty sleeping in a new time zone.
• Management of Sleep Disorders: Sustana Tablet 10's is helpful for people with shift work disorder, delayed sleep phase disorder, or those with irregular sleep schedules.

Directions for Use

  • Sustana Tablet 10's can be taken on an empty stomach, at least 2 hours before or after a meal.
  • It is recommended to take Sustana Tablet 10's once daily at bedtime or as advised by your doctor.
  • Swallow Sustana Tablet 10's as a whole with a glass of water, milk, or fruit juice.
  • Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Sustana Tablet 10's is a hormone that helps control sleep patterns. Sustana Tablet 10's is used to treat jet lag and insomnia (sleep disorders) in people over 55 years. Sustana Tablet 10's acts on the receptors in the body, thereby controlling the circadian rhythm and increasing the propensity to sleep. Sustana Tablet 10's adds to the body’s natural supply of the hormone, helps you get to sleep, and improves sleep quality.

How Sustana Tablet 10's Works

Sustana Tablet 10's acts on the receptors in the body, thereby controlling the circadian rhythm and increasing the propensity to sleep. Sustana Tablet 10's adds to the body's natural supply of the hormone, helps you get to sleep, and improves sleep quality.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Sustana Tablet
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
  • Get enough sleep. Maintain a regular sleep cycle.
  • Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly.
  • Manage stress with yoga or meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery unless you are alert.
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.

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

Please do not take more than the prescribed dose of Sustana Tablet 10's, as it may lead to an overdose. Symptoms of an overdose may include dizziness, headache, drowsiness, and nausea. If you suspect you have taken an overdose or notice any of these symptoms, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Sustana Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have epilepsy, autoimmune diseases, diabetes, or impaired liver or kidney function. Do not take Sustana Tablet 10's if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, as it may cause harmful effects to the baby. Sustana Tablet 10's may cause drowsiness and decrease alertness, so avoid driving or operating machines until you are mentally alert. Avoid consuming alcohol with Sustana Tablet 10's, as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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MelatoninSelegiline
Moderate

Drug-Drug Interactions

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MelatoninSelegiline
Moderate
How does the drug interact with Sustana Tablet:
The combined use of Sustana Tablet and Selegiline may increase the side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Sustana Tablet and Selegiline, they can be taken together if your doctor has prescribed them. Contact your doctor immediately if experience any symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Try sticking to a sleep schedule. Keep your bedtime and waketime consistent.
  • Practice yoga or meditation, as it helps relieve stress.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Avoid doing a strenuous activity before bedtime.
  • Try relaxation therapy. Read a book or listen to soothing music.
  • Do not consume caffeinated or carbonated products.
  • Avoid taking large meals and beverages before bedtime.
  • Exercise moderately, as it can help relieve stress.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Sustana Tablet 10's Substitute

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Sustana Tablet 10's as it may cause increased drowsiness.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Sustana Tablet 10's is not recommended during pregnancy, as it may cause harm to the unborn baby. If you are a woman of childbearing age, you should use effective contraception while taking Sustana Tablet 10's.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Sustana Tablet 10's is not recommended during breastfeeding, as it may pass into breastmilk. Please consult your doctor for more information.

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Driving

Unsafe

Sustana Tablet 10's causes dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or operate machinery after taking this medicine.

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Liver

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns before taking Sustana Tablet 10's.

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Kidney

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns before taking Sustana Tablet 10's.

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Children

Caution

Please consult your doctor. Your doctor may decide the dose and duration based on the child's age, body weight and condition.

Have a query?

FAQs

Sustana Tablet 10's is used to treat jet lag and insomnia (sleep disorders). It helps control sleep patterns.

Sustana Tablet 10's acts on the receptors in the body, thereby controlling the circadian rhythm and increasing the propensity to sleep. Sustana Tablet 10's adds to the body’s natural supply of the melatonin hormone, helps you get to sleep, and improves sleep quality.

Melatonin is a natural hormone produced by the pineal gland located in the brain that synchronises the body’s biological day-and-night rhythm. The body produces melatonin just after it gets dark, peaking in the early hours of the morning. It helps in controlling the sleep cycle.

Dry mouth may be a side effect of Sustana Tablet 10's. Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum or candy may stimulate saliva and prevent mouth dryness.

Please consult your doctor before taking Sustana Tablet 10's along with contraceptives or hormone replacement preparations containing oestrogen, as it might increase the effect of Sustana Tablet 10's.

Avoid drinking caffeinated products, such as coffee, cola, or energy drinks, along with Sustana Tablet 10's, as it has the opposite effect and may alter the effectiveness of Sustana Tablet 10's. Avoiding smoking, as the components of tobacco, might increase the breakdown of Sustana Tablet 10's in the liver.

Please consult your doctor before taking Sustana Tablet 10's if you have diabetes, as it may cause high blood glucose levels. Regularly monitor blood sugar levels while taking Sustana Tablet 10's to avoid unpleasant events.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Phase 1 Plot No 22-23-24 Industrial Area, Sansarpur Terrace, Himachal Pradesh
Other Info - SUS0079

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Author Details

Santoshini Reddy GDoctor badge

Written By

Santoshini Reddy G

M Pharmacy

Bayyarapu Mahesh KumarDoctor badge

Reviewed By

Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar

M Pharmacy

Last Updated

Jun 16, 2025 | 11:46 AM IST

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Reference

  1. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.10405.pdf
  2. https://www.medsafe.govt.nz/consumers/cmi/c/circadin.pdf
  3. https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/melatonin/
  4. https://www.drugs.com/melatonin.html
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