Melatonin - 5 mg Sublingaual Tablets

Recommended purpose

• Helps increase total sleep time in people suffering from sleep restriction or an altered sleep schedule (e.g., shift-work and jetlag).
• Helps prevent and/or reduce the effects of jet lag (daytime fatigue, sleep disturbance).
• Helps reset the body's sleep-wake cycle and reduce the time it takes to fall asleep in people with delayed sleep phase syndrome.

# of Tablets/Capsules

90 Sublingual Tablets

NPN Number

80021246

List of ingredients

Lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, natural peppermint flavour, croscarmellose sodium, vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant).

Recommended adult dose

At bedtime only, allow to dissolve under the tongue, 1–2 tablets once daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. Jet lag: Take while travelling and at destination until adaptation to the new daily pattern. For occasional short-term use. For use beyond 4 weeks, consult a health care practitioner. Do not drive or use machinery for 5 hours after taking melatonin.

Caution

All uses except jet lag: If symptoms persist continuously for more than 4 weeks (chronic insomnia), consult your health care practitioner. All uses: Consumption with alcohol, other medications or natural health products with sedative properties is not recommended.

Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have one of the following conditions: asthma, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, depression, diabetes or hypoglycemia, hormonal disorder, immune system disease, liver disease, migraine, or seizure disorders. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking one of the following medications: anticoagulant, anticonvulsant, blood pressure medications, immunosuppressive medications, sedative, hypnotic or psychotropic medications, or steroids.

Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Mild gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, vomiting, or cramping) have been known to occur, in which case discontinue use. Rare allergic reactions have been known to occur, in which case discontinue use. Keep out of the reach of children.

For freshness, store in a cool, dry place.