Melatonin daily dosage units

Abstract

The present invention relates to a disposable container for a medicament or cosmetic agent for topical application, containing a single dose of melatonin or of a melatonin derivative which corresponds to a locally effective dose but which does not cause any systemic effect.

1 . A disposable container for a medicament or cosmetic agent for topical application, containing a single dose of melatonin or of a melatonin derivative which corresponds to a locally effective dose but which does not cause any systemic effect.  
     
     
         2 . The container as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the single dose is 0.001-1.0 mg of melatonin or melatonin derivative.  
     
     
         3 . The container as claimed in  claim 1  or  2 , wherein the single dose is 0.01-0.2 mg of melatonin or melatonin derivative.  
     
     
         4 . The container as claimed in one of claims  1  through  3 , wherein the single dose corresponds to a daily dose.  
     
     
         5 . The container as claimed in one of claims  1  through  4 , wherein the agent is present as a liquid formulation.  
     
     
         6 . The container as claimed in  claim 5 , wherein the liquid formulation has a concentration of 0.001-0.01% (by weight) of melatonin.  
     
     
         7 . The container as claimed in  claim 6 , wherein the liquid formulation has a concentration of 0.003-0.004% (by weight) of melatonin.  
     
     
         8 . The container as claimed in one of the preceding claims, wherein the agent contains, as sole active substance, melatonin or a melatonin derivative.  
     
     
         9 . The container as claimed in one of claims  1  through  7 , wherein the agent contains, as active substances, a combination of melatonin or a melatonin derivative together with biotin and/or gingko biloba.  
     
     
         10 . The container as claimed in one of claims  1  through  7 , wherein the agent contains, as active substance, a combination of melatonin or a melatonin derivative and vitamin A, vitamin A acid, or another derivative of vitamin A.  
     
     
         11 . The container as claimed in one of the preceding claims, wherein it contains 2.5-3.5 ml of the agent.  
     
     
         12 . The container as claimed in  claim 11 , wherein it contains 2.9-3.2 ml of the agent.  
     
     
         13 . The container as claimed in one of the preceding claims, wherein the agent is filled into the container under GMP conditions.  
     
     
         14 . The container as claimed in one of the preceding claims, wherein it is made of a plastic.  
     
     
         15 . The container as claimed in  claim 14 , wherein it is made of polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene or a mixture of these.  
     
     
         16 . The container as claimed in one of claims  1  through  15 , wherein it is colorless.  
     
     
         17 . The container as claimed in one of claims  1  through  15 , wherein it is colored.  
     
     
         18 . The container as claimed in one of claims  1  through  17 , wherein it is transparent.  
     
     
         19 . The container as claimed in one of claims  1  through  17 , wherein it is non-transparent.  
     
     
         20 . The container as claimed in one of the preceding claims, wherein it has, on its head, a disposable closure piece which is opened by turning it.  
     
     
         21 . The container as claimed in one of the preceding claims, wherein, after opening, the agent emerges only when pressure is applied.  
     
     
         22 . The container as claimed in one of the preceding claims, wherein it carries lettering either printed on or embossed and/or is provided with a label.  
     
     
         23 . An arrangement of several containers, as claimed in one of claims  1  through  22 , which are connected to one another in a detachable manner.  
     
     
         24 . The arrangement as claimed in  claim 23 , wherein 5 containers are connected to one another in a detachable manner.  
     
     
         25 . The arrangement as claimed in  claim 23 , wherein 10 containers are connected to one another in a detachable manner.  
     
     
         26 . The arrangement as claimed in one of claims  23  through  25 , wherein it is packed into an aluminum bag.  
     
     
         27 . The arrangement as claimed in  claim 26 , wherein the bag consists of an aluminum-containing laminated foil and additionally includes polyethylene, polyester and/or paper.  
     
     
         28 . The arrangement as claimed in  claim 26  or  27 , wherein the aluminum bag is printed on and/or is provided with a label.  
     
     
         29 . A package unit comprising several arrangements as claimed in one of claims  23  through  28 .