Meltolan- 5 Tablet

Composition of Meltolan- 5 Tablet

Meltolan- 5 Tablet contains Olanzapine (5mg). It belongs to the Antipsychotic class of medicines.

Uses of Meltolan- 5 Tablet

Meltolan 5 Tablet is used in the treatment of schizophrenia and mania.

Key benefits

• Controls psychosis and severe mood episodes
• Prevents relapse when taken consistently

How Meltolan- 5 Tablet works

Meltolan 5 Tablet is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by affecting the levels of chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin) to improve mood, thoughts and behavior.

How to take Meltolan- 5 Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Meltolan 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause deep drowsiness, a severe fall in blood pressure, abnormal movements and heart rhythm disturbance. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Meltolan- 5 Tablet

Most side effects of Meltolan- are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Drowsiness
• Weight gain
• Tremor
• Stiffness
• Restlessness
• Dry mouth
• Dizziness on standing up

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Meltolan- 5 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Report any tremor, stiffness, restlessness or uncontrollable movements of the face, tongue or limbs to your doctor promptly — these can become persistent if not addressed. Seek emergency care for high fever with severe muscle stiffness, confusion and sweating. This is rare but life-threatening. These medicines can raise blood sugar, cholesterol and weight. Your doctor will monitor them — keep those appointments. Never stop suddenly; your doctor will reduce the dose gradually. Take care in hot weather — this group affects how your body regulates temperature.

Do not take Meltolan- if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Your doctor will assess suitability if you have heart disease, Parkinson's disease or dementia.

Interactions with other medicines

Alcohol and sedatives add to the drowsiness. Tell your doctor about any medicine that affects heart rhythm.

How to store Meltolan- 5 Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Meltolan- 5 Tablet

<div class="style__desktop-container___1hcBT"><div class="style__desktop-video___2GTR9"><div class="styles__video-img___1rCzR"><div class=""/><div class=""/></div></div><div><div><div><div><div class="ExpertAdviceItem__content___1Djk2"><ul><li><div>Works well in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, including difficult cases.</div></li> <li>Allow at least 4 to 6 weeks to see full effects on thoughts and mood.</li> <li>You may feel dizziness and drowsiness when you start taking Meltolan 5 Tablet . For the first week, avoid activities that require you to be alert.</li> <li><div>Meltolan 5 Tablet may cause weight gain, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and high blood sugar.</div></li> <li>Tell your doctor if you have any unusual thoughts or behavior, inability to control muscle movements, or fever and excess sweating.</li> <li><div>Elderly people with dementia shouldn't take Meltolan 5 Tablet .</div></li> <li>Avoid cigarette smoking as it can decrease Meltolan 5 Tablet blood levels.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ALKEM LAB

Therapeutic class:

Antipsychotic

Drug class:

Antipsychotic