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Composition

MELATONIN-5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Sterling Medico

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

About Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips

Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips is a hormone that helps control sleep patterns. Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips is used to treat jet lag and insomnia (sleep disorders). Jet lag is a sleep disorder that occurs in people who travel across multiple time zones. Insomnia is a sleep disorder which causes trouble falling and/or staying asleep.

Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips contains ‘Melatonin’ that synchronises the body’s biological day-and-night rhythm. Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips acts on the receptors in the body, thereby controlling the circadian rhythm and increasing the propensity to sleep.

You are advised to take Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips 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 Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips if you are breastfeeding as it passes into breastmilk. Do not drive or operate machinery as Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Avoid consuming alcohol with Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

Uses of Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips

Treatment of Insomnia, Jet-lag.

Medicinal Benefits

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

Side Effects of Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips

  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Headache
  • Nausea

Directions for Use

Take this medicine without food, i.e., 2 hours before or after food or as advised by the doctor.Tablet/Capsule: Swallow the tablet/capsule as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew or crush it. Oral liquid/Syrup: Take the prescribed dose/quantity using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack; shake the bottle well before each use. Orally disintegrating tablet/Orally disintegrating strips/ Mouth dissolving tablet: Place the tablet/strip in your mouth and allow it to dissolve.Oral spray: Check the label for directions and use it as advised by the doctor. Open and shake the bottle. Spray the contents into the mouth as advised by the doctor.Lozenges: Place the lozenge in the mouth and allow it to dissolve slowly. Do not crush, chew or swallow as a whole.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not take Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips 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. Talk to your doctor before taking Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips if you are pregnant. Do not take Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips if you are breastfeeding as it passes into breastmilk. Avoid consuming alcohol with Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness.

Therapeutic Class

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips may interact with an anti-depressant (fluvoxamine), a drug used to treat psoriasis (psoralens), an antacid (cimetidine), a hormone (estrogen), an antibiotic (rifampicin), anti-convulsant (carbamazepine), hypnotics (midazolam, temazepam, zaleplon, zolpidem, zopiclone), and blood thinner (warfarin).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption while taking Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips .

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have depression, epilepsy, autoimmune diseases, diabetes, glaucoma, or impaired liver or kidney function.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

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

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Try sticking to a sleep schedule. Keep your bedtime and waketime consistent.
  • Practise yoga or meditation as it helps in relieving 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 in relieving stress.

Habit Forming

No

What if I have taken an overdose of Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Flavour

Peppermint

Disease/Condition Glossary

Insomnia: Insomnia is a sleep disorder which causes trouble falling and/or staying asleep. The causes of insomnia are poor sleeping habits, anxiety, depression, illness, lack of exercise, or certain medications. Symptoms of insomnia include difficulty falling and/or staying asleep and not feeling well-rested due to low sleep quality.

Jet lag: Jet lag is a sleep disorder that occurs in people who travel across multiple time zones. Jet lag occurs when the circadian rhythm (the body’s natural clock) is disrupted due to travelling between different time zones. It is a temporary condition that affects energy and the state of alertness. Jet lag causes sleep disturbances, fatigue, daytime tiredness, irritability, mild mental impairment, and digestive system disturbances experienced after flying.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips as it may cause increased drowsiness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

If you are pregnant, inform your doctor before taking Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips ; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Avoid taking Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips if you are breastfeeding as it passes into breastmilk. Please consult your doctor for more information.

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Driving

Unsafe

Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips 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 Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips .

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Kidney

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns before taking Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips .

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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.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

104/105, Midford House, Midford Garden, M.G.Road Bangalore - 560 001, India
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FAQs

Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips is used to treat jet lag and insomnia (sleep disorders). It helps control sleep patterns.
Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips acts on the receptors in the body, thereby controlling the circadian rhythm and increasing the propensity to sleep. Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips 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 could be a side-effect of Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips . Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might stimulate saliva and prevent drying of the mouth.
Please consult your doctor before taking Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips along with contraceptives or hormone replacement preparations containing oestrogen, as it might increase the effect of Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips .
Avoid drinking caffeinated products such as coffee, cola or energy drinks along with Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips as it has the opposite effect and might alter the working of Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips . Avoiding smoking as the components of tobacco might increase the breakdown of Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips in the liver.
Please consult your doctor before taking Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips if you have diabetes, as it may cause high blood glucose levels. Regularly monitor blood sugar levels while taking Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips to avoid unpleasant events.

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