PRODUCT DETAILS

Composition

• Melatonin 3 mg (synthetic or bio-identical hormone)
• Tablet excipients such as:
• Microcrystalline cellulose
• Starch or lactose (varies by brand)
• Magnesium stearate
• Film coating agents (if coated tablet)

Melatonin is a natural hormone that regulates the sleep–wake cycle (circadian rhythm).

Use / Indication

• Short-term treatment of insomnia
• Difficulty falling asleep (sleep onset delay)
• Jet lag (adjusting sleep after travel across time zones)
• Shift work sleep disorder
• Irregular sleep patterns (delayed sleep phase)
• Sometimes used under medical supervision for:
• ADHD-related sleep disturbance
• Autism spectrum sleep problems
• Anxiety-related sleep difficulty (off-label)

Direction of Use

• Usual dose: 1 tablet (3 mg) once daily
• Take 30–60 minutes before bedtime
• Swallow with water
• Take at the same time each night for best effect
• Avoid bright light/screens after taking (improves effectiveness)
• Use short-term unless prescribed otherwise

Side Effects

Common:

• Drowsiness or next-day sleepiness
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Vivid dreams or nightmares

Less common:

• Irritability
• Mild mood changes
• Dry mouth

Rare:

• Confusion (usually in sensitive or elderly patients)
• Palpitations

Warning

• Do not drive or operate machinery after taking
• Avoid alcohol (increases sedation and reduces sleep quality)
• Not recommended without medical advice in:
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Severe depression or psychiatric illness
• May cause morning grogginess in some users
• Do not exceed recommended dose unless prescribed

Interaction

May interact with:

• Sedatives / sleeping pills → increased drowsiness
• Antidepressants → altered mood or sleep effects
• Blood thinners (e.g., warfarin) → possible increased bleeding risk
• Antihypertensives → may lower blood pressure further
• Alcohol → reduced effectiveness and increased sedation
• Caffeine → reduces sleep-promoting effect

Caution

• Elderly: increased sensitivity to sedation
• People with:
• Epilepsy
• Depression or mood disorders
• Autoimmune conditions
  should use only under medical supervision
• Not a long-term standalone solution for chronic insomnia
• If sleep problems persist, underlying cause should be evaluated