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Circadin TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: melatonin

Brand name

(ARTG)

: CIRCADIN melatonin 2 mg prolonged release tablet blister pack

Download the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet

Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

Monotherapy for the short term treatment of primary insomnia characterized by poor quality of sleep in patients who are aged 55 or over.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Tablet, modified release
  • Oral
  • White to off-white, round, biconvex tablets

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Protect from Light
  • Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is Schedule 3 : Pharmacist Only Medicine.

  • 15 tablets pack
  • 21 tablets pack
  • 30 tablets pack
  • 7 tablets pack

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 42 tablets pack
  • 60 tablets pack
  • 90 tablets pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient melatonin

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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