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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Oct 9, 2024 | 12:37 PM IST
Somacalm Tablet is a sedative-hypnotics medicine used in the treatment of jet lag and insomnia. This combination medicines helps decrease the excitatory brain chemicals that contribute to stress and anxiety, thereby controlling your sleep patterns. You may experience common side effects like dizziness, sleepiness, and headache. Try to avoid driving and operating machines as it may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
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Manufacturer/Marketer

Somatic Labs Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-27

About Somacalm Tablet

Somacalm Tablet belongs to the hypnotics and sedative medication class that primarily helps control sleep patterns. It can be used to treat jet lag and other sleep disorders such as Insomnia. Jet lag is a sleep disorder in people who travel across multiple time zones. 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.

L Theanine and Melatonin are the two active components present in Somacalm Tablet . L-Theanine is thought to work by decreasing 'excitatory' brain chemicals that contribute to stress and anxiety while increasing brain chemicals that promote calmness, thereby inducing sleep. Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone that assists in maintaining a normal sleep cycle (waking up and falling asleep). As a result, the circadian rhythm is controlled, and the tendency to sleep increases.

Somacalm Tablet should be taken without food (either 2 hours before or after food). Take Somacalm Tablet as prescribed. Depending on your medical condition, you are advised to take Somacalm Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. You might experience typical side effects in certain circumstances, including dizziness, sleepiness, and headache. These adverse effects do not necessitate medical treatment and will gradually subside. However, you should consult your physician if you are experiencing these side effects regularly.

Do not consume Somacalm Tablet if you are allergic to any components in Somacalm Tablet ; please check with your doctor if you are unsure. Consult your doctor before taking Somacalm Tablet if you are pregnant. Do not take Somacalm Tablet if you are breastfeeding as it passes into breast milk. It is not advised to consume alcoholic beverages while using this medication. Alcohol might disrupt sleep and perhaps increase some symptoms of jet lag (e.g., headache, morning tiredness, and concentration). It is recommended not to drive or operate any machinery as it may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Somacalm Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years as the safety and effectiveness are unknown. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out potential side effects.

Uses of Somacalm Tablet

Treatment of Jet lag and Insomnia

Medicinal Benefits

L Theanine and Melatonin are the two active components present in Somacalm Tablet . L-Theanine is thought to work by decreasing 'excitatory' brain chemicals that contribute to stress and anxiety while increasing brain chemicals that promote calmness, thereby inducing sleep. Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone that assists in maintaining a normal sleep cycle (waking up and falling asleep). As a result, the circadian rhythm is controlled, and the tendency to sleep increases.

Directions for Use

Somacalm Tablet is available as an orally administered tablet. Somacalm Tablet should be swallowed with a glass of water without food (i.e. 2 hours before or after food). Do not crush or chew the tablet. The dosage is determined by your medical condition and your reaction to therapy.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Somacalm Tablet

  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Headache
  • Nausea

Drug Warnings

Please do not take Somacalm Tablet if you are allergic to its contents. If you have epilepsy, autoimmune illnesses, diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance, poor liver or kidney function, or a smoking habit, discuss this with your doctor before taking the Somacalm Tablet . You should avoid consuming Somacalm Tablet if you are pregnant. You must utilise contraception if you are a woman of childbearing age. Do not take Somacalm Tablet if you are a nursing mother as it passes into breast milk. It is not advised to drink alcohol while using this medication. Alcohol might disrupt sleep and perhaps increase some symptoms of jet lag (e.g., headache, morning tiredness, and concentration). It is recommended not to drive or operate any machinery as it may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Since the safety and effectiveness of Somacalm Tablet are uncertain, it is not suggested for children under 18. Smoking should be avoided since the components of tobacco may enhance the breakdown of Somacalm Tablet in the liver.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Somacalm Tablet may have interacted with an anti-depressant medication (e.g. fluvoxamine), a drug used to treat psoriasis (e.g. psoralens), antacid medications (e.g. cimetidine), hormonal medications (e.g. estrogen), antibiotic medications (e.g. rifampicin), anti-convulsant medications (e.g. carbamazepine), hypnotics (e.g. midazolam, temazepam, zaleplon, zolpidem, zopiclone), and anticoagulant medications (e.g. warfarin).

Food-Drug Interactions: Quit smoking and alcohol consumption.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Somacalm Tablet may interact with disease conditions, including epilepsy, autoimmune diseases, depression, glaucoma, diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance and impaired liver function or kidney function.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • FLUVOXAMINE
  • PSORALENS
  • CIMETIDINE
  • ESTROGEN
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • MIDAZOLAM
  • TEMAZEPAM
  • ZALEPLON
  • ZOLPIDEM
  • ZOPICLONE
  • WARFARIN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Maintain a consistent sleep schedule.
  • Exercise, diet, and personal sleep habits can help you sleep better.
  • Avoid engaging in vigorous exercise before going to bed.
  • Attempt relaxation therapy. Relax by reading a book or listening to peaceful music.
  • Make your sleeping surroundings as comfy as possible.
  • Consume no caffeinated or carbonated beverages before going to bed.
  • Stretching and exercising will keep you active on the journey.
  • Go to bed 1–2 hours earlier than usual before going on the trip.
  • Large meals and alcohol should be avoided before going to bed.
  • Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Jet lag: Jet lag is a sleep disturbance that happens when people travel across various time zones. Jet lag occurs when the circadian rhythm (the body's natural clock) is disturbed by travelling across time zones. It is a temporary condition that impairs energy and attentiveness. Jet lag causes sleep disruptions, exhaustion, daytime tiredness, irritability, slight mental impairment, and digestive system disorders.

Insomnia: Insomnia is a sleep condition characterised by difficulty falling and/or staying asleep. Insomnia can be caused by poor sleeping habits, worry, sadness, sickness, a lack of exercise, or certain drugs. Insomnia symptoms include trouble falling and/or staying asleep and a lack of energy due to poor sleep quality.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

It is not advised to drink alcohol while using this medication. Alcohol might disrupt sleep and perhaps increase some symptoms of jet lag (e.g., headache, morning tiredness, and concentration).

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

You should avoid using Somacalm Tablet if you are pregnant. Somacalm Tablet crosses the placenta, and there is currently little research on the risks it may pose to the unborn child. You must utilise contraception if you are a woman of childbearing age.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

This medication should not be taken if you are breastfeeding. It is secreted in human milk, which may harm the feeding baby.

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Driving

Unsafe

Somacalm Tablet causes dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or operate machinery. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

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Liver

Caution

Please seek medical advice from the doctor before taking Somacalm Tablet if you have a liver impairment or any concerns.

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Kidney

Caution

Please seek medical advice from the doctor before taking Somacalm Tablet if you have kidney impairment or any concerns.

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Children

Unsafe

Somacalm Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years as the safety and effectiveness are unknown.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Shop No. C 469, M. I. D. C, Thane Belapur Road, Rabale, Navi Mumbai - 400701
Other Info - SOM0130

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FAQs

Somacalm Tablet belongs to the hypnotics and sedative medication class that primarily helps control sleep patterns. It can be used to treat jet lag and other sleep disorders such as Insomnia.
L Theanine and Melatonin are the two active components present in Somacalm Tablet . L-Theanine is thought to work by decreasing "excitatory" brain chemicals that contribute to stress and anxiety while increasing brain chemicals that promote calmness, thereby inducing sleep. Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone that assists in maintaining a normal sleep cycle (waking up and falling asleep). As a result, the circadian rhythm is controlled, and the tendency to sleep increases.
Melatonin, in Somacalm Tablet , is a hormone generated by the body that helps regulate the body's biological day-and-night cycle.
It is recommended not to take Somacalm Tablet along with antibiotic medications such as rifampicin and quinolones as it might increase the effect of Somacalm Tablet .
It is recommended not to take Somacalm Tablet along with anticoagulant medications as Somacalm Tablet may influence the effect of the anticoagulant medication such as warfarin.
If you have diabetes or poor glucose tolerance, please consult your doctor before taking Somacalm Tablet , as this medication may raise the level of glucose in your blood. Keep a close eye on your blood sugar levels when taking Somacalm Tablet to avoid unpleasant events.
Somacalm Tablet helps control sleep patterns. It can be used to treat jet lag and other sleep disorders such as Insomnia.

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