Patient Counselling
-Common side effects: daytime drowsiness, dizziness, headache
-Avoid taking concurrently with other CNS depressants
-Recommended dose: 1-10mg 30min-1hr prior to desired bedtime
-Consecutive daily dosing may be more effective than a single dose
-For jet lag: continue use for 4 days post time zone transition
Reference
1. Melatonin. Natural Standard Professional Monograph, Copyright © 2012 (www.naturalstandard.com)
2. Melatonin. Lexi-comp. Copyright © 2012 (www.lexi-comp.com)
3. Melatonin. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database Professional Monograph, Copyright © 2012
-Common side effects: daytime drowsiness, dizziness, headache
-Avoid taking concurrently with other CNS depressants
-Recommended dose: 1-10mg 30min-1hr prior to desired bedtime
-Consecutive daily dosing may be more effective than a single dose
-For jet lag: continue use for 4 days post time zone transition
Reference
1. Melatonin. Natural Standard Professional Monograph, Copyright © 2012 (www.naturalstandard.com)
2. Melatonin. Lexi-comp. Copyright © 2012 (www.lexi-comp.com)
3. Melatonin. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database Professional Monograph, Copyright © 2012