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Quick summary

Type of medicine

Sleep aid.

Generic

No.

Active Ingredient

Melatonin

Effective within

The usual starting dose is one 2 mg prolonged-release tablet, taken 30 minutes to 1 hour before bedtime. If necessary, your doctor may gradually increase the dose to 2 or 3 tablets before bedtime, depending on how well the medicine works and whether any side effects occur.

Works by

Melatonin is a natural hormone produced by the pineal gland in the brain. It plays an essential role in regulating the body’s day-and-night rhythm, also known as the circadian rhythm. This rhythm can become disrupted when travelling across time zones, which may lead to jet lag. Melatonin supplements help restore the body’s natural sleep-wake cycle and ease symptoms of jet lag. As night falls, melatonin levels naturally rise, signalling to the body that it is time to rest. By binding to receptors that promote relaxation, melatonin supports a smoother transition to sleep.

Side effects

Feeling tired or drowsy, Headache, Indigestion, nausea, or stomach discomfort, Irritability or restlessness, Dry or itchy skin, Vivid or unusual dreams

Medication details

Description

Melatonin is a natural hormone that helps regulate the body’s sleep-wake cycle. Melatonin 2mg Tablets (modified release) supports normal melatonin levels to promote healthy sleep patterns, especially when adjusting to changes such as travel across different time zones.

Directions

The recommended dose is 2 mg once daily, taken 1 to 2 hours before bedtime and after food. Treatment may continue for up to 13 weeks as advised by a healthcare professional.

Ingredients

The active ingredient in Melatonin Mylan 2 mg Prolonged-release Tablets is melatonin, a naturally occurring hormone produced by the body.

Side Effects

Melatonin is generally considered a safe medicine. However, as with all medications, some people may experience side effects, although these do not affect everyone.

Common side effects may include:

Feeling tired or drowsy

Headache

Indigestion, nausea, or stomach discomfort

Irritability or restlessness

Dry or itchy skin

Vivid or unusual dreams

Warnings

This medicine may cause drowsiness. If you feel drowsy, do not drive or operate machinery. If drowsiness persists, speak to your doctor for further advice.

Melatonin Mylan 2 mg Prolonged-release Tablets also contain lactose monohydrate.

Medically reviewed and published

  • This page was medically reviewed by Dr Sohaib Imtiaz, Clinical Lead on

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