If you use this product to treat jet lag, take the melatonin at bedtime on the day you arrive at your destination and keep using this product for 2 to 5 days. If you take this product to treat other conditions not related to sleep, follow your healthcare provider's instructions about when and how to take melatonin.
Do not swallow the orally disintegrating tablet whole. Allow it to dissolve in your mouth without chewing. If desired, you may drink liquid to help swallow the dissolved tablet. Measure liquid medicine carefully. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device not a kitchen spoon.
Call your doctor if the condition you are treating with melatonin does not improve, or if it gets worse while using this product.
Since melatonin is used when needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. Skip any missed dose if it's almost time for your next dose. Do not use two doses at one time. Melatonin may impair your thinking or reactions. Avoid driving or operating machinery for a least 4 hours after taking melatonin.
This product may also affect your sleep-wake cycle for several days if you are traveling through many different time zones. Melatonin and many other herbal products can increase your risk of bleeding, seizures, or low blood pressure. Using certain products together can increase these risks. Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Although not all side effects are known, melatonin is thought to be possibly safe when taken for a short period of time up to 2 years in some people.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. Using melatonin with other drugs that make you drowsy can worsen this effect. For sleep problems in adults Your doctor will prescribe 2mg slow-release or prolonged-release tablets. How to take it For sleep problems in adults, the usual dose is one 2mg tablet. Take melatonin after food. Swallow the tablet whole. Do not crush or chew it. What if I forget to take it?
What if I take too much? Urgent advice: Get advice from now if:. Most people will not have any side effects when taking melatonin. Common side effects These common side effects happen in more than 1 in people. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if these side effects bother you or do not go away: feeling sleepy or tired in the daytime headache stomach ache or feeling sick nausea feeling dizzy feeling irritable or restless dry mouth dry or itchy skin pains in your arms or legs strange dreams or night sweats Serious side effects Serious side effects are rare and happen to less than 1 in 1, people.
Speak to a doctor as soon as possible if you: start feeling low or sad — this could be a sign of depression get blurry vision or your eyes become more watery than usual feel faint or pass out start feeling confused or dizzy, or things seem to be spinning around you vertigo have any bleeding that does not stop, unexplained bruising or blood in your urine get psoriasis.
Serious allergic reaction In rare cases, it's possible to have a serious allergic reaction anaphylaxis to melatonin. Information: These are not all the side effects of melatonin. What to do about: feeling sleepy or tired in the daytime — do not drive, cycle or use tools or machinery if you're feeling this way.
Do not drink any alcohol as this will make you feel more tired. If this does not help, talk to your doctor as melatonin may not be the right medicine for you. Do not drink too much alcohol. Ask a pharmacist to recommend a painkiller.
Talk to a doctor if headaches last longer than a week or are severe. It can help to eat and drink slowly and have smaller and more frequent meals. Do not drive, cycle or use tools or machinery if you're feeling dizzy. Do not drink alcohol as it will make you feel worse. Try using an oil-free face moisturiser for sensitive skin.
Non-urgent advice: Tell a doctor if you're:. Speak to a doctor or pharmacist before taking melatonin if you take any of the following: antidepressants such as fluvoxamine or imipramine blood pressure lowering medicines nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines NSAIDs such as ibuprofen , naproxen or diclofenac oestrogens used in contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy opiate agonists or antagonists for drug addiction psoralens for skin disorders such psoriasis quinolones or rifampicin types of antibiotic carbamazepine for epilepsy cimetidine for stomach problems such as ulcers thioridazine for schizophrenia tryptophan supplements for insomnia warfarin a blood thinner zaleplon, zolpidem or zopiclone for insomnia Mixing melatonin with herbal remedies and supplements Do not take any herbal remedies that make you feel sleepy while taking melatonin.
Important Tell a doctor or pharmacist if you're taking any other medicines, including herbal remedies, vitamins or supplements. How does melatonin work? How long will it take to work? Melatonin takes around 1 to 2 hours to work. How long will I take it for to treat insomnia? You'll usually be prescribed melatonin for 1 to 4 weeks.
In some cases it can be prescribed for up to 13 weeks. See a doctor again if these tips do not help. How does melatonin work for jet lag? You can use melatonin for up to 5 nights in a row. Melatonin for jet lag may not be available for you on NHS prescription. Will I sleepwalk with melatonin? If this happens to you, go back to a doctor for advice. Can I get addicted to melatonin? They can help you come off your medicine gradually.
Fast-acting and tasty, it is available in 1 mg, 3 mg, 5 mg and 10 mg formulas. Additional Information Please consult your healthcare professional prior to use if you have or suspect a medical condition, are taking prescription drugs, or are pregnant or lactating. Individual result may vary. Q: What are the possible side effects I might experience from taking Melatonin? Q: Who should not use Melatonin?
Q: What is the maximum amount of Melatonin I can take each day? Q: When is the best time to take Melatonin? A: It is recommended to take melatonin minutes before you are planning to go to sleep. Q: Can I become addicted to Melatonin? A: Natrol Melatonin is a non-habit forming sleep aid and is not a drug. Q: Is Natrol Melatonin vegetarian? Q: Is it pet safe? We Also Recommend Coming Soon!
Supplemental melatonin helps regulate circadian rhythms and improve sleep quality, especially when the problem is related to certain sleep disturbances and jet lag. Using melatonin in sublingual tablet that dissolves under the tongue allows it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream.
Holista offers a variety of potency and strengths to help you choose the right product for your needs. Not for most people. You should normally wake up well refreshed and full of energy.
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