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MELATONIN PERRIGO 5 mg TABLETS

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Introduction

Package Leaflet: Information for the User

Melatonin Perrigo 5 mg Tablets

Read the entire package leaflet carefully before starting to take this medication, as it contains important information for you.

Follow the administration instructions for this medication exactly as contained in this package leaflet or as indicated by your doctor or pharmacist.

  • Keep this package leaflet, as you may need to read it again.
  • If you need advice or more information, consult your pharmacist.
  • If you experience side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are side effects not listed in this package leaflet. See section 4.
  • You should consult a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 6 days.

Contents of the Package Leaflet:

  1. What Melatonin Perrigo is and what it is used for
  2. What you need to know before taking Melatonin Perrigo
  3. How to take Melatonin Perrigo
  4. Possible side effects
  5. Storage of Melatonin Perrigo
  6. Package Contents and Additional Information

1. What Melatonin Perrigo is and what it is used for

The active ingredient of Melatonin Perrigo is melatonin. Melatonin is a hormone also produced naturally by the body.

Melatonin is used for the treatment of jet lag in adults. Jet lag is a disruption of the sleep-wake rhythm that can occur after crossing several time zones during air travel.

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2. What you need to know before taking Melatonin Perrigo

Do not take Melatonin Perrigo

Warnings and Precautions

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting to take this medication in the following cases:

  • If you are so drowsy that it could pose a risk to your safety.
  • If you have a liver disease. There are no available data on the effect of Melatonin Perrigo in people with liver diseases, so the use of this medication is not recommended in these cases.
  • If you have epilepsy, the use of melatonin may increase the number of epileptic seizures.
  • If you have an autoimmune disease. In patients with an autoimmune disease, rare cases of worsening symptoms have been reported after taking melatonin. Therefore, talk to your doctor if you want to take this medication. The use of this medication is not recommended in people with autoimmune diseases.
  • If your blood sugar level is too high or if you have diabetes. If you take melatonin during a meal rich in carbohydrates (e.g., bread, potatoes, pasta, sugar), this may alter your blood sugar levels. Therefore, you should not use this product within 2 hours before or 3 hours after a meal. Always take this product at least 3 hours after a meal if you suffer from severely altered glucose tolerance or diabetes.
  • If you are a smoker. The effect of this medication may not be as strong in people who smoke, as the components of tobacco smoke can accelerate the breakdown of melatonin in the liver.

Children and Adolescents up to 18 years

Do not administer this medication to children. The use of this product has not been studied in children, and therefore, its safety and efficacy are not known.

Other Medications and Melatonin Perrigo

Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or may need to take any other medication concomitantly with Melatonin Perrigo.

This is particularly important if you are taking sleeping pills, sedatives (such as zolpidem, imipramine, and thioridazine), antidepressants (such as fluvoxamine), estrogens (contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy), anticoagulants, medications to prevent epileptic seizures, anti-inflammatory medications, and medications for skin problems.

Taking Melatonin Perrigo with Food and Drinks

Do not drink alcohol before, during, or after taking melatonin.

Food can increase the concentration of melatonin in the blood. The use of melatonin in combination with carbohydrate-rich meals (e.g., bread, potatoes, pasta, sugar) may affect the regulation of your blood sugar level for several hours. You should not eat within 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking melatonin. If your blood sugar levels are too high or you have diabetes, then you should not eat within 2 hours before or 3 hours after taking melatonin.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

You should avoid using this medication if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, want to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.

Driving and Using Machines

Melatonin can cause drowsiness. You should not drive or use machines if you feel drowsy. Consult your doctor if symptoms of drowsiness persist.

Melatonin Perrigo contains Lactose

Each Melatonin Perrigo 5 mg tablet contains 63.3 mg of lactose monohydrate.

Contact your doctor before taking this medication if you know you cannot tolerate certain sugars.

Melatonin Perrigo contains Sodium

This medication contains less than 1 mmol of sodium (23 mg) per tablet; it is essentially "sodium-free".

3. How to take Melatonin Perrigo

Follow the administration instructions for this medication exactly as contained in this package leaflet or as indicated by your doctor or pharmacist. In case of doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

The recommended dose is 3 to 5 mg per day, for a period of 3 to 6 days.

The tablets should be swallowed whole, preferably with a little water. The score line is only for breaking the tablet if you find it difficult to swallow it whole.

Take the tablets just before bedtime (local time) starting from the first day your sleep rhythm is disrupted. It is recommended not to take the tablets before 8:00 PM or after 4:00 AM at the destination.

Also, see the section "Melatonin Perrigo with Food and Drinks".

If you take more Melatonin Perrigo than you should

In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately or call the Toxicology Information Service, phone 91 562 04 20, indicating the medication and the amount ingested.

Taking a daily dose higher than recommended may cause you to feel more drowsy and suffer from dizziness, headache, and nausea. No special treatment is required after an overdose.

If you forget to take Melatonin Perrigo

If you forget to take the tablet at bedtime and wake up during the night, you can take the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for missed doses.

If you stop taking Melatonin Perrigo

You can stop using this medication at any time. No harmful effects are known from stopping the treatment or terminating it early. To date, no cases of withdrawal symptoms have been reported after using melatonin due to treatment discontinuation.

If you have any further questions about the use of this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

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4. Possible Side Effects

Like all medications, this medication can cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them.

The following side effects have been reported after using melatonin:

  • Abnormal dreams.
  • Abnormal behavior.
  • Abnormal sensation.
  • Abnormal stools.
  • Asthma.
  • Incontinence.
  • Pallor.
  • Nosebleeds.
  • Vomiting.
  • Abdominal pain.
  • Constipation.
  • Depression.
  • Depressive mood (gloomy).
  • Disorientation.
  • Diarrhea.
  • Dizziness.
  • Hyperactive behavior.
  • Dizziness.
  • Epilepsy.
  • Lack of emotion.
  • Irritability (excitability).
  • Weight loss.
  • Weight gain.
  • Hallucinations.
  • Palpitations.
  • Cough.
  • Headache.
  • Skin irritation.
  • Rash.
  • Crying.
  • Hyperactivity.
  • Itching.
  • Breathing difficulties.
  • Feeling of cold.
  • Low blood pressure.
  • Slowness.
  • Migraine.
  • Nausea.
  • Difficulty swallowing.
  • Nightmares.
  • Eye disorder.
  • Ear, nose, and throat problems.
  • Belching.
  • Hypersensitivity.
  • Excessive sweating.
  • Excessive drowsiness.
  • Chest pain.
  • Restlessness.
  • Brown-red rounded marks clearly delineated on the skin.
  • Sleepwalking.
  • Insomnia.
  • Poor sleep quality.
  • Increased heart rate.
  • Mood changes.
  • Itchy bumps (prurigo).
  • Increased epileptic seizures.
  • Tremor.
  • Changes in liver function values in the blood.
  • Decreased appetite.
  • Decreased visual acuity.
  • Fatigue.
  • Confusion.
  • Stained skin.
  • Feeling of heaviness in the head.

Reporting Side Effects

If you experience any side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are side effects not listed in this package leaflet. You can also report them directly through the Spanish Medicines Monitoring System: www.notificaRAM.es.

By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medication.

5. Storage of Melatonin Perrigo

Keep this medication out of the sight and reach of children.

Store below 25°C. Store in the original packaging to protect it from light.

Do not use this medication after the expiration date stated on the packaging after "EXP". The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.

The expiration date of the packaging once opened is 1 month.

Do not take this product if you see that the tablets are discolored or damaged.

Medications should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Deposit the packaging and medications you no longer need at the SIGRE collection point in your pharmacy. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and medications you no longer need. This will help protect the environment.

6. Package Contents and Additional Information

Composition of Melatonin Perrigo

The active ingredient is melatonin.

The other ingredients (excipients) are: silicified microcrystalline cellulose (anhydrous colloidal silica and microcrystalline cellulose), lactose monohydrate, sodium carboxymethylcellulose type A, talc, and magnesium stearate.

Appearance of the Product and Package Contents

Melatonin Perrigo 5 mg tablets are white to off-white, round, with the inscription "MELA 5" on one side and a score line on the other side.

Package sizes:

  • Cardboard boxes with 10, 15, 30 tablets in blisters.
  • Plastic containers with 30 tablets.

Not all package sizes may be marketed.

Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer

Marketing Authorization Holder

Perrigo España, S.A.

Pza. Xavier Cugat, 2 Edif. D Pl. 1ª.

08174 Sant Cugat del Vallès (Barcelona)

Spain

Manufacturer

Omega Pharma Manufacturing GmbH & Co. KG

Benzstrasse 25

71083 Herrenberg,

Germany

This medication is authorized in the Member States of the European Economic Area under the following names:

Netherlands

Melatonin Omega Pharma 5 mg tablets

Spain

Melatonina Perrigo 5 mg tablets

Date of the last revision of this package leaflet: July 2022

Detailed information on this medication is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) http://www.aemps.gob.es/

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Pedro Alvarez Guerrero

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Dr. Alvarez Guerrero graduated in Medicine from the San Pablo CEU University in Madrid. He subsequently completed his specialization in Psychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry at Hospital Sant Joan de Deu in Manresa (Barcelona), where over the course of four years he acquired solid training in the bio-psycho-social model, developing his expertise across the different areas of mental health.

During his residency, he undertook training placements at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, where he trained for several months in the psychiatric consultation-liaison unit. He also completed another placement at Hospital de Cruces in Bilbao, in the first-episode psychosis unit.

Throughout his professional career, Dr. Alvarez Guerrero has sought to complement his medical training with psychotherapeutic tools that allow him to address mental health disorders from a comprehensive perspective. For this reason, he specialized in Brief Strategic Psychotherapy through the Spanish Society of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, an approach focused on targeted and effective interventions.

With the aim of deepening his knowledge and promoting the rational use of treatments, he also completed a Master’s Degree in Psychopharmacology at the University of Valencia, which has enabled him to rigorously integrate the most up-to-date scientific evidence into the clinical management of psychopharmacological treatments.

He has also shown a particular interest in the field of legal psychiatry, completing an Official Master’s Degree in Legal, Forensic and Criminological Psychopathology at the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya. This training has allowed him to acquire the necessary competencies for the preparation of psychiatric expert reports in judicial and medico-legal contexts, thereby broadening the scope of his professional activity.

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Dr. Hocine Lokchiri is a French consultant with over 20 years of experience in General and Emergency Medicine. He works with adults and children, helping patients with urgent symptoms, infections, sudden health changes and everyday medical concerns that require timely evaluation. His background includes clinical practice in France, Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates, which allows him to navigate different healthcare systems and manage a wide range of conditions with confidence. Patients value his calm, structured approach, clear explanations and evidence-based decision-making.

Online consultations with Dr. Lokchiri are suitable for many situations when someone needs quick medical guidance, reassurance or a clear next step. Common reasons for booking include:

  • fever, chills, fatigue and viral symptoms
  • cough, sore throat, nasal congestion, breathing discomfort
  • bronchitis and mild asthma flare-ups
  • nausea, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, digestive infections
  • rashes, allergic reactions, redness, insect bites
  • muscle or joint pain, mild injuries, sprains
  • headache, dizziness, migraine symptoms
  • stress-related symptoms, sleep disturbances
  • questions about test results and treatment plans
  • management of chronic conditions in stable phases
Many patients reach out when symptoms appear suddenly and cause concern, when a child becomes unwell unexpectedly, when a rash changes or spreads, or when it’s unclear whether an in-person examination is necessary. His emergency medicine background is particularly valuable online, helping patients understand risk levels, identify warning signs and choose safe next steps.

Some situations are not suitable for online care. If a patient has loss of consciousness, severe chest pain, uncontrolled bleeding, seizures, major trauma or symptoms suggesting a stroke or heart attack, he will advise seeking immediate local emergency services. This improves safety and ensures patients receive the right level of care.

Dr. Lokchiri’s professional training includes:

  • Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
  • Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (BLS/ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
  • eFAST and critical care transthoracic echocardiography
  • aviation medicine
He is an active member of several professional organisations, including the French Society of Emergency Medicine (SFMU), the French Association for Emergency Physicians (AMUF) and the Swiss Society of Emergency and Rescue Medicine (SGNOR). In consultations, he works with clarity and precision, helping patients understand their symptoms, possible risks and the safest treatment options.
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Tomasz Grzelewski

Dermatology 21 years exp.

Dr Tomasz Grzelewski is an MD, PhD specialist in allergy, paediatrics, general practice and sports medicine, with a clinical focus on dermatology, endocrinology, allergology and sports-related health. He has more than 20 years of clinical experience and completed his medical training at the Medical University of Łódź, where he defended his PhD thesis with distinction. His doctoral research was recognised by the Polish Society of Allergology for its innovative contribution to the field. Throughout his career, he has gained extensive expertise in diagnosing and managing a wide range of allergic and paediatric conditions, including modern allergen desensitisation techniques. For five years, Dr Grzelewski served as the Head of two paediatric departments in Poland, managing complex clinical cases and leading multidisciplinary teams. He also worked in medical centres in the United Kingdom, gaining experience across both primary care and specialist environments. With over a decade of telemedicine experience, he has provided online consultations across Europe and is valued for his clear, structured and evidence-based medical guidance. Dr Grzelewski is actively involved in clinical programmes focused on modern anti-allergic therapies. As a Principal Investigator, he leads research projects on sublingual and oral allergen desensitisation, supporting evidence-based progress in allergy treatment for both children and adults. In addition to his background in allergology and paediatrics, he completed dermatology studies through the Cambridge Education Group (Royal College of Physicians of Ireland) and a Clinical Endocrinology course at Harvard Medical School. This advanced training enhances his ability to manage skin manifestations of allergies, atopic conditions, urticaria, endocrine-related symptoms and complex immunological reactions. Patients commonly seek his care for: 

  • seasonal and perennial allergies
  • allergic rhinitis and chronic nasal symptoms
  • asthma and breathing difficulties
  • food and medication allergies
  • urticaria, atopic dermatitis and skin reactions
  • recurrent infections in children
  • sports-related health questions
  • general family medicine concerns

Dr Tomasz Grzelewski is known for his clear communication style, structured medical approach and ability to explain treatment options in a concise and accessible way. His multidisciplinary background across allergy, paediatrics, dermatology and endocrinology allows him to provide safe, up-to-date and comprehensive care for patients of all ages.

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Andrei Popov

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Dr. Andrei Popov is a family physician with specialized training in the management of chronic pain. He provides video consultations for adults in Spain and across Europe: whether you have been living with pain for months that no one has been able to properly explain, or you need to resolve a health issue without waiting weeks for an appointment.

His approach is clear: to listen, organize your case, and provide you with a practical roadmap based on evidence-based medicine and adapted to your medical history and personal needs.

Pain: how he can help

  • Chronic pain (more than 3 months
  • Migraine and recurrent or high-intensity headaches
  •  Neck, lower back, back and joint pain
  •  Post-traumatic pain after injuries or surgeries
  •  Pain of neurological origin: neuralgia, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia

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  • Frequent respiratory infections (cold, flu, persistent cough)
  • Hypertension, diabetes and metabolic disorders
  • Review of laboratory tests and MRI/CT reports (explained in clear language)
  • Preventive medicine and health monitoring
  • Second opinions and treatment adjustments (when clinically appropriate)

What the consultation is like
 Each session lasts up to 30 minutes. We review symptoms, medical history, medications and any tests you provide, and you finish the consultation with a clear treatment plan, defined next steps, and criteria to understand when follow-up may be needed. If warning signs are detected, he will clearly advise whether you need in-person care or urgent medical attention.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a prescription required for MELATONIN PERRIGO 5 mg TABLETS?
MELATONIN PERRIGO 5 mg TABLETS does not require a prescription in Spain. You can check with a doctor online whether this medicine may be appropriate for your situation.
What is the active substance in MELATONIN PERRIGO 5 mg TABLETS?
The active ingredient in MELATONIN PERRIGO 5 mg TABLETS is melatonin. This information helps identify medicines with the same composition but different brand names.
Who manufactures MELATONIN PERRIGO 5 mg TABLETS?
MELATONIN PERRIGO 5 mg TABLETS is manufactured by Perrigo Espana S.A.. Pharmacy brands and packaging may differ depending on the distributor.
Which doctors can assess the use of MELATONIN PERRIGO 5 mg TABLETS online?
Doctors such as Family doctors, Psychiatrists, Dermatologists, Cardiologists, Endocrinologists, Gastroenterologists, Pulmonologists, Nephrologists, Rheumatologists, Hematologists, Infectious disease physicians, Allergists, Geriatricians, Paediatricians, Oncologists may assess whether MELATONIN PERRIGO 5 mg TABLETS is appropriate, depending on your situation and local regulations. You can book an online consultation to discuss your symptoms and possible next steps.
What are the alternatives to MELATONIN PERRIGO 5 mg TABLETS?
Other medicines with the same active substance (melatonin) include CIRCADIN 2 mg PROLONGED-RELEASE TABLETS (30 tablets), CIRCADIN 2 mg PROLONGED-RELEASE TABLETS, MELATONIN ARROTEX 2 mg PROLONGED-RELEASE TABLETS. These may have different brand names or formulations but contain the same therapeutic ingredient. Always consult a doctor before switching or starting a new medicine.
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