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Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips is used to treat insomnia (sleep disorders) and jet lag. It contains Melatonin that synchronises the body's biological day-and-night rhythm. It may cause common side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, headache, and nausea. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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More about the Product

Composition :

MELATONIN-5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Sterling Medico

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips

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

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.

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, talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Do not take Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips if you are allergic to any of its contents. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant before taking Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips . Do not take Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips if you are breastfeeding, as it may pass into breast milk. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and any medications you are taking to rule out any side effects or interactions.

Uses of Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips

Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips is used in the treatment of Insomnia and Jet lag. The detailed uses of Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips are as follows:

  • Insomnia Treatment: Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips contains melatonin, which helps regulate the body's natural sleep-wake cycle. It treats insomnia by improving sleep quality and reducing the time it takes to fall asleep.
  • Jet Lag Treatment: Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips helps reset the body's internal clock when travelling across time zones and reduces symptoms such as fatigue and difficulty sleeping in a new time zone.
  • Management of Sleep Disorders: Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips is helpful for people with shift work disorder, delayed sleep phase disorder, sleeplessness caused by stress or anxiety, and irregular sleep schedules.

Key Benefits

  • Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips is a hormone that helps control sleep patterns.
  • It is effective in treating insomnia and jet lag.
  • It is also helpful for people with shift work disorder, delayed sleep phase disorder, sleeplessness caused by stress or anxiety, and irregular sleep schedules.
  • Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips contains Melatonin that 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.

Directions for Use

  • Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips can be taken with or without food or as directed by your doctor.
  • It is recommended to take Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips once daily at bedtime or as advised by your doctor.
  • Place Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips directly on your tongue and allow it to dissolve completely before swallowing.
  • Do not swallow Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips as a whole or take it with water.
  • Ensure your hands are dry before handling Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips .

How Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips Works

Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips acts on melatonin receptors in the brain, helping regulate the body's circadian rhythm and promoting sleep. It supplements the body's natural melatonin levels, helping you fall asleep more easily and improving sleep quality in certain sleep disorders.
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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 or planning to become pregnant, please consult your doctor before using Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips . Your doctor will recommend Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips is not recommended during breastfeeding, as it may pass into breastmilk.

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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

Consult your doctor

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

Consult your doctor

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

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Children

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor before giving Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips to children. Your doctor may decide the dose and duration based on the child's age, body weight, and medical condition.

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Heart

Safe if suggested

Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips is regarded as safe for individuals with heart conditions, offering some benefits while requiring a few precautions. Therefore, please consult your doctor before using Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips .

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips may require dose adjustment in elderly patients based on their condition and medical requirements. Therefore, please consult your doctor before using Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips .

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

Do not take more than the suggested dose of Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips , as it may lead to an overdose. Symptoms of an overdose may include dizziness, headache, drowsiness, and nausea. If you suspect you have taken an overdose or notice any of these symptoms, please consult a doctor immediately.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Try sticking to a sleep schedule. Keep your bedtime and waketime consistent.
  • Practice yoga or meditation, as it helps relieve 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 relieve stress.

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How Soon It Starts Working

  • The time required for Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips to start to work: Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips ideally shows its action within 20 to 40 minutes after administration. 
  • The time for which the effects of Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips last: The effect of Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips lasts for 5 hours.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.• Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if you forget to take Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips

If you forget to take a dose of Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips at bedtime and wake up during the night, take the missed dose only if it is before 4 a.m. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed one.

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.
  • Consult your doctor before using Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
  • Do not take Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips if you are breastfeeding, as it may pass into breast milk.
  • Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips may cause drowsiness and decrease alertness, so avoid driving or operating machines until you are mentally alert.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol with Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips , as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions: Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips may interact with certain medications, including those used to treat postpartum depression, general anaesthetics, antidepressants like (esketamine and ketamine), opioid medications (propoxyphene), and CNS depressants (sodium oxybate).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips , as it may lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have depression, epilepsy, autoimmune diseases, diabetes, glaucoma, or impaired liver or kidney function before taking Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips .

No Drug - Drug interactions found in our data. We may lack specific data on this medicine and are actively working to update our database. Consult your doctor for personalized advice

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FAQs

Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips is a hormone that helps control sleep patterns. It is used to treat insomnia and jet lag. It is also helpful for people with shift work disorder, delayed sleep phase disorder, sleeplessness caused by stress or anxiety, and irregular sleep schedules.

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 in the brain, which 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.

Avoid drinking caffeinated products, such as coffee, cola, or energy drinks, along with Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips , as it may have the opposite effect and alter the effectiveness of Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips . Avoiding smoking while taking Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips , as components of tobacco, may increase the breakdown of Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips in the liver. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips , as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness.

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.

The common side effects of Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips include 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.

You should take Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips as directed by your doctor or as per the labelled instructions. Place Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips directly on your tongue and allow it to dissolve completely before swallowing. Do not swallow Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips as a whole or take it with water. Ensure your hands are dry before handling Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips .

Do not take Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips if you are breastfeeding, as it may pass into breastmilk and cause harmful effects to the baby. Please consult your doctor for advice before taking Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips .

Equinox Peppermint Orally Disintegrating Strips should be stored in a dry and cool place away from direct sunlight. Keep it out of the sight and reach of children.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

104/105, Midford House, Midford Garden, M.G.Road Bangalore - 560 001, India
Other Info - EQU0105
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