Melatonin

82licensed products
1 monograph
Tablet, Capsule, Liquid +2

Health Canada Monographs

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Approved Health Claims

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  • (Used as a) sleep aid (to help promote sleep)
  • Helps increase the total sleep time (aspect of sleep quality) in people suffering from sleep restriction or altered sleep schedule (e.g. shift-work and jet lag)
  • Helps (to) prevent and/or reduce the effects of jet lag/minimize jet lag (e.g. daytime fatigue, sleep disturbance) (for people/if travelling by plane easterly across two or more time zones/flying east over two or more time zones)
  • Helps (to) speed up/reduce the time it takes to fall asleep (sleep onset latency aspect of sleep quality) in people who fall asleep slowly/with delayed sleep phase disorder
  • Helps (to) re-set the body's sleep-wake cycle (aspect of the circadian rhythm)

Approved Dose Ranges

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PopulationDose RangeFrequency
Adults 18 years and older0.1–10 milligramsper day
Adults 18 years and older0.5–10 milligramsper day

Cautions & Contraindications

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cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are taking medications for seizure, blood pressure, to suppress the immune system, to affect mental state or increase sedation, steroids or blood thinners (Wirtz et al. 2008; IOM 2004; Herxheimer and Petrie 2002; Lusardi et al. 2000; Maestroni 1993).
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have cardiovascular, immune, liver or kidney disease, seizure disorder, asthma or diabetes (Peschke and Mühlbauer 2010; Carrillo-Vico et al. 2005; IOM 2004; der Marderosian and Beuttlers 2003; Sutherland et al. 2003; Calvo et al. 2002; Herxheimer and Petrie 2002; Sutherland et al. 2002; Cagnacci et al. 2001a; Arangino et al. 1999; Sheldon 1998; Maestroni 1993).
cautionWhen using this product avoid taking with alcohol or products that cause drowsiness (Herxheimer and Petrie 2002; Holliman and Chyka 1997).
cautionWhen using this product avoid driving or using machinery for 5 hours (Avery et al. 1998; Suhner et al. 1998b).
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if sleeplessness persists for more than 4 weeks (chronic insomnia) (Buscemi et al. 2004; IOM 2004; Dipiro et al. 2002).
contraindicationDo not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding (IOM 2004).
adverse_reactionStop use if allergy occurs or if you experience headache, confusion, or nausea (Herxheimer and Petrie 2002).

Alternative Names

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Melatonin(common)Pineal hormone(common)N-Acetyl-5-methoxytryptamineN-[2-(5-Methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide

Common Quantities in Licensed Products

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3 mg32 licensed products
5 mg21 licensed products
1.5 mg13 licensed products
10 mg9 licensed products
2 mg6 licensed products
1 mg5 licensed products
0.5 mg2 licensed products
3 milligrams2 licensed products
6 mg2 licensed products
300 mcg2 licensed products

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