Altonil LS 5 Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is altonil ls 5 tablet used for?
Altonil LS 5 Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat insomnia. It contains Melatonin (5mg), a hormone that regulates sleep-wake cycles, and Clonazepam (0.25mg), a benzodiazepine that reduces anxiety and promotes sleep. Together, they help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. It is typically taken at night before bedtime.
- Generic Name: Melatonin + Clonazepam
- Manufacturer: Alteus Biogenics Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Category A
- Prescription Required: Yes
💊 altonil ls 5 tablet Uses & Benefits
Insomnia, sleep disorders, anxiety, seizure disorders (clonazepam component)
Off-label uses: Jet lag, circadian rhythm disorders, REM sleep behavior disorder
📋 Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Melatonin + Clonazepam |
| Brand Name | Altonil Plus 5 Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Alteus Biogenics Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | NEURO CNS |
| Action Class | Hypnotic and Sedative |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25°C), protect from light and moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
🔬 How This Medicine Works (Pharmacology)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Melatonin: Agonist at melatonin receptors MT1 and MT2; Clonazepam: Enhances GABA-A receptor activity by binding to benzodiazepine site
Mechanism Steps
💡 How to Take altonil ls 5 tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
⚠️ Side Effects of altonil ls 5 tablet
✅ Common Side Effects
🚨 Serious Side Effects
⚠️ Rare Side Effects
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
🔬 Drug Interactions
| Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | Major | Increased sedation and risk of respiratory depression |
| CNS Depressants | Major | Additive sedative effects |
| Fluvoxamine | Moderate | Increased melatonin levels |
🚨 Major Interactions
- CNS depressants
- Alcohol
- Opioids
- Sodium oxybate
⚡ Moderate Interactions
- CYP3A4 inhibitors
- CYP1A2 inhibitors
- Fluvoxamine
- Cimetidine
🍷 Alcohol Interaction
Additive CNS depression; avoid concurrent use
🛡️ Safety & Warnings
🚫 Contraindications
Hypersensitivity, severe respiratory insufficiency, sleep apnea, myasthenia gravis, narrow-angle glaucoma, severe hepatic impairment
🤱 Lactation Safety
Not recommended; clonazepam excreted in breast milk
💊 Overdose Management
Supportive care, flumazenil for clonazepam overdose (caution in mixed overdoses), activated charcoal if recent ingestion
⏰ Missed Dose
Skip missed dose if near next dose; do not double dose