Melatonin Tablets
Indicated to address sleep cycle disturbances to manage circadian rhythm and support natural skeletal hormone levels.
- Category
- Bone Health
- Active ingredient
- Melatonin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 3mg
The exact manufacturer offered is confirmed by the fulfilment partner before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Melatonin Tablets vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Melatonin Tablets details
- Condition
- Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders
- Alternative names
- circadin
- Therapeutic class
- Melatonin Receptor Agonist
- Pharmacological class
- Nutraceutical
- Known off-label uses
- insomnia
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to melatonin
- Minor side effects
- headache; drowsiness
- Moderate side effects
- vivid dreams; mild dizziness; nausea
- Serious side effects
- severe allergic reaction, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Fluvoxamine; Zolpidem
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults over eighteen years.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- TGA Category C: Minimal clinical data. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
Patient summary
indicated to address sleep cycle disturbances to manage circadian rhythm and support natural skeletal hormone levels.
Mechanism of action
Binds to MT1 and MT2 receptors in the hypothalamus, replicating natural hormone signals to regulate sleep-wake patterns.
What you will receive
Melatonin Tablets is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Melatonin, rather than under a brand.
- The fulfilment partner confirms the offered manufacturer and product before supply.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form and pack shown at checkout before confirming an order.