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Indications & Uses
Filfresh is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Adults: For insomnia, take 3 to 6 mg one hour before bedtime. For jet lag, take 0.50 to 5 mg one hour before bedtime at the final destination, or take 1 to 5 mg one hour before bedtime for 2 days before departure and for 2 to 3 days after arriving at the final destination. For eastbound travel, take one dose in the early evening before the flight, then take a dose at bedtime for 4 days after arrival. For westbound travel, take a dose at bedtime for 4 days once in the new time zone. For sarcoidosis, take 20 mg per day for 4 to 12 months. For depression, take 0.125 mg twice in the late afternoon, with the two doses 4 hours apart. For difficulty falling asleep, take 5 mg 3 to 4 hours before the planned sleep period, continued over a 4-week period. Children (6 months to 14 years of age): For sleep disorders, give 0.30 mg per day.
Side Effects
Possible adverse effects include headache and depression. Drowsiness may be experienced within 30 minutes after taking Filfresh and may persist for 1 hour and thus may affect driving skills.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Caffeine and fluvoxamine may increase the effects of Filfresh. Filfresh, in turn, may reduce the blood pressure lowering effect of nifedipine.
Contraindications
Melatonin should not be used by people with autoimmune diseases.