Melatonin - Meloset 3 mg and Altonil 10 mg Sleep Tablets

Melatonin - Meloset 3 mg and Altonil 10 mg Tablets

Melatonin is a hormone the body releases in the evening to signal that it is time to sleep. As a medicine it is used for short-term insomnia in adults, for longer-term sleep problems linked to conditions such as ADHD, and to reduce jet lag after travel across time zones. It is supplied here as Meloset 3 mg and Altonil 10 mg tablets, 60 tablets per pack. Where the problem is falling asleep rather than the body clock, a hypnotic such as Eszopiclone or Zopiclone is used instead.

• Two variants: Meloset 3 mg and Altonil 10 mg
• Melatonin sets the sleep-wake cycle
• Used for short-term insomnia and jet lag
• 60 tablets per pack by Aristo Pharmaceuticals

Variant Comparison

Both variants contain melatonin, so the difference is the strength in each tablet.

The 3 mg tablet matches the usual adult starting point and the dose used for jet lag. The 10 mg tablet is the top of the range: treatment normally starts lower and is built up gradually, and 10 mg a day is the maximum. Both tablets are swallowed whole and are not scored, so the strength of the pack sets the dose. Herbal sleep support such as Tagara is a different option for the same problem.

How Melatonin Works

Melatonin is not a sedative. It is the hormone the brain releases as light fades, and it tells the body clock that the night has started. Taken in the evening it shifts that signal earlier, which shortens the time it takes to fall asleep and helps the body adjust after a time-zone change. That is why it is given 30 minutes to 2 hours before the target bedtime. Sleeping pills work differently: they depress brain activity through the GABA system, and drugs such as Eszopiclone carry dependence and next-day impairment risks that melatonin does not.

Dosage & Administration

Adults usually take 2 mg of slow-release melatonin 1 to 2 hours before bedtime for short-term insomnia, for up to 13 weeks. For condition-related sleep problems the starting dose is 2 mg 30 minutes to 1 hour before bedtime, increased gradually to a maximum of 10 mg once daily. For jet lag, 3 mg once a day for up to 5 days at the destination bedtime, up to 16 courses a year. Slow-release tablets are taken with food, standard tablets 2 hours before or after food, swallowed whole. If a dose is missed, skip it; never double up. Avoid alcohol, which increases daytime drowsiness.

This product may require a prescription in your country. Information provided is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before use.