VIGISOMÂ is used to improve sleep quality and morning alertness in patients over 55 years of age with poor quality of sleep.
The active substance of VIGISOM, melatonin (not of plant or animal origin), belongs to a group of naturally occurring hormones produced in the body. Melatonin works by controlling the circadian rhythms and increasing the propensity to sleep.
Your doctor, however, may prescribe VIGISOMÂ for another purpose. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about why it has been prescribed for you.
VIGISOMÂ is not addictive.
THIS IS A PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE. A PRESCRIPTION FROM AN NZ REGISTERED DOCTOR IS REQUIRED FOR SUPPLY. ALWAYS READ THE LABEL. USE ONLY AS DIRECTED. IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST TALK TO YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL. MEDICINES HAVE RISKS AND BENEFITS. THIS MEDICINE MAY NOT BE RIGHT FOR YOU. INCORRECT USE MAY BE HARMFUL. READ THE WARNINGS BEFORE PURCHASE. THE PHARMACIST RESERVES THE RIGHT TO NOT SUPPLY CONTRARY TO OUR PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL OBLIGATION.
For more detailed information about your medicines, please visit the official Medsafe website at www.medsafe.govt.nz.
Description
Active Ingredients: VIGISOMÂ Prolonged Release Tablet contains: Melatonin 2mg
Warnings: Before you take VIGISOM
Tell your doctor if:
1. you have any allergies to any other medicines or any other substances, such as foods, preservatives or dyes.
2. you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant
3. you are breast-feeding or planning to breast-feed
4. you have, or have had, the following medical conditions:
– suffer from liver problems
– suffer from kidney problems
– suffer from an autoimmune disease
– have a rare hereditary problem of galactose intolerance, the LAPP lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption
Do not give VIGISOM to a child or adolescent. There is no experience with its use in children or adolescents under 18 years old.
If you have not told your doctor about any of the above, do so before you use VIGISOMÂ
Some medicines and VIGISOM may interfere with each other. These include:
– hypnotics and tranquilisers (e.g. benzodiazepines)
– fluvoxamine, thioridazine and imipramine (used to treat depression or psychiatric problems)
– oestrogen (contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy)
– cimetidine and psoralens (used to treat skin problems e.g. psoriasis)
– alcohol
– caffeine
The effect of adding VIGISOM to other medicines used to treat insomnia has not been examined. It is not known if VIGISOM will increase or decrease the effects of other treatments for insomnia.
Your doctor or pharmacist has more information on medicines to be careful with or avoid while taking VIGISOM.
Extended Information: Please note that even though this is the main indication of use/condition, your Doctor may have prescribed this for another reason. Please follow your Doctors directions.
This is a non funded medicine. Aspen New Zealand, Auckland. For more information on Vigisom, visit Medsafe Vigisom Consumer Medicines Information Â
