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Melatonin

Melatonin (Circadin) is a hormone medicine used for short-term treatment of jet lag and insomnia in young people with ADHD; this catalogue lists Meloset and Melatonin Tablets.

Meloset

Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders

3mg

Melatonin tablets for circadian rhythm sleep disorders. This version is often used for jet lag and shift work.

From$2.54/ tabletView

Melatonin Tablets

Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders

3mg

Melatonin tablets for circadian rhythm sleep disorders. It mimics the body's natural sleep hormone to set the sleep-wake cycle.

From$1.01/ tabletView

Key points

  • Timing can affect jet lag re-synchronisation: taking melatonin at the wrong time may have no effect or an adverse effect.
  • Drowsiness may occur, so take care when it could put your safety at risk.
  • Tablet listings: both attached products are 3 mg tablets listed for circadian rhythm sleep disorders.

What Melatonin is used for

Melatonin has a role in the body’s sleep-wake timing. The licensed medicine described in the source is used for short-term jet lag treatment in adults and for insomnia in children and adolescents aged 6 to 17 with ADHD when sleep hygiene measures have not been sufficient. It is listed here for Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders and within Sleep Management.

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