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Indications

Melatonin is used for numerous conditions but is showing the most promise in the short-term regulation of sleep patterns, including jet lag.

Insomnia: Melatonin helps to induce sleep in people with

·         Disrupted circadian rhythms (such as those suffering from jet lag or poor vision or those who work the night shift)

·         Low melatonin levels (such as some elderly and individuals with schizophrenia)

·         Children with learning disabilities who suffer from insomnia.

Osteoporosis: Melatonin stimulates cells called osteoblasts that promote bone growth.

In Menopause: Melatonin helps peri- or postmenopausal women to regulate sleep patterns.

Eating disorders: Melatonin levels may play a role in the symptoms of anorexia.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): it may be effective in managing sleep disturbances in children with this condition. And Sarcoidosis

Dosage & Administration

Adult: Insomnia: 3-6 mg one hour before bedtime

Jet lag:

·         0.50 to 5 mg one hour prior to bedtime at final destination or, 1 to 5 mg 1 hour before bedtime for 2 days prior to departure and for 2 to 3 days upon arrival at final destination.

·         Eastbound travel- Take a preflight early evening treatment followed by treatment at bedtime for 4 days after arrival.

·         Westbound travel- Take for 4 days at bedtime when in the new time zone.

Sarcoidosis: 20 mg per day for 4 to 12 months.

Depression: 0.125 mg twice in the late afternoon, each dose 4 hours apart.

Difficulty falling asleep: 5 mg 3 to 4 hours before an imposed sleep period over a 4-weeks period.

Side Effects

Possible adverse effects include headache and depression. Drowsiness may be experienced within 30 minutes after taking melatonin and may persist for 1 hour and thus may affect driving skills