NOW Melatonin (10 mg - 100 Veg Capsules)

• Helps increase the total sleep time in people suffering from sleep restriction or altered sleep schedule, e.g. shift-work and jet lag
• Helps re-set the body’s sleep-wake cycle (aspect of the circadian rhythm)
• Extra Strength
• Vegetarian/Vegan

Melatonin is a neuro-hormone naturally produced in the pineal gland in the brain and present in high amounts in the gastrointestinal tract. It is involved in many of the body, brain and glandular biological functions including regulation of normal sleep/wake cycles.

Ingredients

Each capsule contains:

Melatonin 10 mg

Non-medicinal Ingredients

Cellulose
Veg Capsule (hypromellose, water)
Stearic Acid (vegetable source).

NPN: 80048802

Directions and Use

Adult Dosage (≥19 years): Take 1 capsule once a day, at or before bedtime.

Do not drive or use machinery for 5 hours after taking melatonin.

For use beyond 4 weeks, consult a health care practitioner.

Cautions and Warnings

Rare allergic reactions, mild gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, vomiting, or cramping) have been known to occur in which case, discontinue use.

Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have asthma, cardiovascular disease, hormonal disorder, immune system disease, diabetes or hyperglycemia, liver or kidney disease, seizure disorders, migraine, depression, or if you are taking anticoagulant, anticonvulsants, immunosuppressives, steroids, blood pressure or sedative/hypnotic medications. If symptoms persist continuously for more than 4 weeks (chronic insomnia), consult your health care practitioner

Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Consumption with alcohol, other medications or natural health products with sedative properties is not recommended

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