Melatonin

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What are you taking Melatonin for?

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  • Other
  • Jet Lag Syndrome

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  • Less than a week
  • A couple weeks
  • A month or so
  • A few months
  • A year or so
  • Two years or more

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Uses of Melatonin

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Melatonin is used in the prevention of:

  • Jet Lag Syndrome

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Melatonin Brand Names

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Melatonin may be found in some form under the following brand names:

Melatonin Drug Class

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Melatonin is part of the drug class:

Melatonin Interactions

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This is not a complete list of Melatonindrug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Melatonin Dosage

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Take melatonin exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.

The Melatonin dose your doctor recommends will be based on the following (use any or all that apply):

  • the condition being treated
  • other medical conditions you have
  • other medications you are taking
  • how you respond to this medication
  • your weight
  • your height
  • your age
  • your gender

Melatonin is available in the following doses:

  • Melatonin 0.25 Mg/ml Oral Liquid
  • Melatonin 1 Mg Oral Tablet
  • Melatonin 1 Mg/ml Oral Solution
  • Melatonin 2.5 Mg Oral Capsule
  • Melatonin 3 Mg Oral Tablet
  • Melatonin 3 Mg Oral Tablet, Extended Release
  • Melatonin 5 Mg Oral Tablet
  • Melatonin 5 Mg Oral Tablet, Extended Release
  • Melatonin Compounding Powder

Forms of Medication

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Melatonin is available in the following forms:

  • Disintegrating Tablet
  • Extended Release Tablet
  • Lozenge
  • Oral Capsule
  • Oral Solution
  • Oral Tablet
  • Sublingual Tablet
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