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Delatonin Tablet

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Product introduction

Delatonin Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of insomnia and jet lag (a sleep disorder due to frequent travel to different time zones). It reduces jet lag symptoms such as irritability, indigestion, daytime tiredness, and sleep disturbances.

Delatonin Tablet is used to treat sleeplessness / correct sleep-wake pattern.

Uses of Delatonin Tablet

Benefits of Delatonin Tablet

In Treatment of Insomnia

Delatonin Tablet helps treat insomnia (difficulty falling or staying asleep) in people who have problems related to their sleeping habits. Insomnia may cause you to wake up earlier than usual and you may find it difficult to go back to sleep. It works by slowing down the abnormal activity of nerves in the brain to allow sleep. It also improves the sleep-wake cycle and restores it to normal. This helps you relax, feel calm, and more energetic. It also helps you concentrate better and improves your quality of life.

In Treatment of Jet lag

Jet lag is a temporary sleep disorder that can affect those who travel quickly across multiple time zones. As a result, people may have symptoms like daytime sleeping, irritability, lack of concentration, headache, tiredness, and indigestion. Delatonin Tablet helps you relax, restores the sleep-wake cycle, and effectively treats these symptoms. This improves your mood and helps you live comfortably. Take it as advised by the doctor to get maximum benefit.

Side effects of Delatonin Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Delatonin

  • Headache
  • Drowsiness

How to use Delatonin Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Delatonin Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Delatonin Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Delatonin Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Delatonin Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Delatonin Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Delatonin Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
However, based on the limited information available it is advised that Delatonin Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Delatonin Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Delatonin Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
There is very limited experience on use of Delatonin Tablet in patients with underlying liver disease.

What if you forget to take Delatonin Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Delatonin Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
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Quick tips

  • Take it with or without food or at least 2 hours before bedtime. 
  • Some lifestyle habits for good sleep:
    • Avoid strenuous activity before bedtime.
    • Avoid caffeine products at night.
    • Avoid extreme temperature like too cold or too hot.
    • Prefer dim light at nighttime.
    • Try some relaxation therapy.
    • Prefer couch to watch tv or read a book rather than a bed.
  • It may affect the blood sugar level. Take caution while taking this medicine if you are suffering from diabetes.
  • It may cause dizziness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. 
  • Smoking may make Delatonin Tablet less effective since it can increase the metabolism (breakdown) of it by the liver.
  • Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine as it may decrease the activity of drug. 
  • Inform your doctor if you are taking seizures medicine as Delatonin Tablet may increase the frequency of Seizures.
  • Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Delatonin Tablet, suffering from liver or kidney, or if you have an intolerance to some sugars.  

Fact Box

Chemical Class
3-Alkylindoles Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OTHERS
Action Class
Melatonin agonist

Patient concerns

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Every time I inject myself with syringe especially during winters a small nodule is formed and because of this I think my sugar levels rise can u please suggest what should be done
Dr. Sanjay Bhatt
Physician
U should learn insullin in jet tecniqes. Consult your doctor or diabetic educator
Body temperature is high but no fever symptoms during night i can't able to deep sleep
Dr. Sfurti Mann
Diabetology
For insomnia consult a psychiatrist
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Marketer details

Name: Desons Therapeutics
Address: DESONS THERAPEUTICS PRIVATE LIMITED., U-10/ 7 DLF City Phase 3 Rd, DLF Phase 3, Sector 24, Gurgaon, Haryana 122010
Country of origin: India

MRP
295
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30.0 tablets in 1 bottle
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