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How to Take Ramelteon and it's Dose

Written by - Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Sree Mohana Preetha, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth. Avoid taking this medication with or immediately after taking food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

PO- The recommended dose is 8 mg taken within 30 minutes before going to bed.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity and avoid co-administration with fluvoxamine.

Drug Name : Ramelteon

This medication is a sedative, prescribed for insomnia (sleeplessness).

Brand Names or Trade Names of Ramelteon

International :

Rozerem

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

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