Ramelteon is used in insomnia.

Ramelteon works like a chemical messenger in the brain that helps to regulate the sleep-wake cycle.

Headache, Dizziness, Sleepiness, Fatigue

• Do consult your doctor before using ramelteon if you have severe liver problems, lung disorders in which flow of air to the lungs is blocked (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ), sleep apnea ( a condition in which breathing stops during sleep), or mental and mood related disorders (e.g., depression and suicidal thoughts).
• Do consult your doctor before using ramelteon if you are taking fluvoxamine, fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, cimetidine, clarithromycin, ciprofloxacin, gemifloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, norfloxacin, ofloxacin, indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir or nefazodone.
• Do not consume ramelteon with or immediately after a high-fat meal.
• Do not use ramelteon in adolescents and children as safety and effectiveness is not confirmed.
• Do not drive or operate machinery after taking ramelteon because you may feel sleepy.
• Avoid consumption of alcohol while on treatment with ramelteon.
• Do consult your doctor before using ramelteon if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Ques. Q. Is Ramelteon a controlled substance?
No. Ramelteon is not a controlled substance

Ques. Q. Is Ramelteon addictive?
It does not have a potential for addiction and abus

Ques. Q. Is Ramelteon over the counter?
No. Ramelteon is not an over the counter (OTC) drug. It can be obtained only on producing a valid prescription

Ques. Q. Is Ramelteon available in India?
Yes. Ramelteon is available in India in the form of 8 mg tablet

Ques. Q. Is Ramelteon effective?
The effectiveness of Ramelteon may vary upon individual response

Ques. Q. Does Ramelteon work?
Ramelteon is a sedative-hypnotic drug used to treat insomnia (difficult falling asleep). It is effective if used as advised by your doctor

Ques. Q. Is Ramelteon safe?
Ramelteon is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.