
Melatonin

Natural Product Number(NPN):
Dosage Form:
Softgel capsule
Recommended Route of Administration:
Oral
Recommended Dose:
Adults take 1 capsule, 1 time daily.
Recommended Use or Purpose:
Helps increase the total sleep time (the aspect of sleep quality) in people suffering from sleep restriction or altered sleep schedule, e.g. shift-work and jet lag. Helps to reduce the time it takes to fall asleep in people with delayed sleep phase syndrome. Help re-set the body's sleep-wake cycle.
Cautions and Warnings:
For use beyond 4 weeks, consult a healthcare practitioner. Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you have a hormonal disorder, diabetes, liver or kidney disease, cerebral palsy, seizure disorders, migraine, depression and/or hypertension or if you are taking blood pressure or sedative/hypnotic medications. If symptoms persist continuously for 4 weeks, consult your healthcare practitioner.
Contra-Indications:
Do not use if you are immunosuppressive drugs. Do not drive or use machinery for 5 hours after taking melatonin. Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.