Melatonin

$28.25

Delayed sleep phase disorder, Shift-work, Jet lag

Supplier: Douglas Laboratories®
Quantity: 60 Tablets

SKU: 81322-60HYC-C Category: Tag:

Melatonin sublingual tablets each contain 3 mg of high-purity melatonin. Purity and potency of each batch of Melatonin tablets are verified by an independent, certified analytical laboratory.
Melatonin is a hormone synthesized from the amino acid tryptophan by the pineal gland in the brain. The perception of daylight in the eyes is a signal for the pineal gland to inhibit melatonin synthesis and release. At night or in a dark environment, the body's melatonin production rises, which is thought to be responsible for promoting sleep. Therefore, most of the research on melatonin has focused on its role in maintaining normal sleep/wake rhythms. Research has shown that melatonin supplementation helps reset the body's sleep-wake cycle, an aspect of circadian rhythm. It helps reduce the time it takes to fall asleep (sleep onset latency) in people with delayed sleep phase disorder, who often experience difficulty falling asleep at desired or conventional times. Melatonin also increases the total sleep time in people suffering from sleep restriction or altered sleep schedule, including shift-work and jet lag, and helps to relieve the daytime fatigue associated with jet lag. Nocturnal melatonin production is highest in children and begins to decline from adolescence until it is virtually absent in the elderly. This sublingual tablet will rapidly dissolve when placed under the tongue and the bisect tablet allows for easy dosing modifications.

Indication
Delayed sleep phase disorder
Shift-work
Jet lag

Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Hypromellose (capsule), magnesium stearate, cellulose.

Ingredients:
Melatonin - 3 mg
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Quantity

60 Tablets

Ingredients

Melatonin

Non-Medicinal Ingredients

Cellulose, fructose, dicalcium phosphate dihydrate, magnesium stearate

Directions

Adults: Take tablet daily, 1 hour before bedtime, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Allow to dissolve in mouth and swallow. Consult your healthcare practitioner for use beyond 4 weeks.

Risk

Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not drive or use machinery for 5 hours after use. Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are taking anticoagulant, anticonvulsant, blood pressure, immunosuppressive, sedative, hypnotic or psychotropic medications, steroids, have cardiovascular, chronic kidney, liver or immune system disease, asthma, depression, diabetes, hypoglycemia, migraine, hormonal or seizure disorders. Consult a healthcare practitioner if symptoms persist continuously for more than 4 weeks. Consumption with alcohol, other medications or natural health products with sedative properties is not recommended. Mild gastrointestinal symptoms and rare allergic reactions have been known to occur in which case, discontinue use. Do not use if seal is broken or missing. Store in a cool, dry place. Keep out of reach of children.