Melatonin
Indications
- Insomnia [short-term use]
- Jet lag [short-term use]
- Insomnia in patients with learning disabilities and behaviour that challenges [where sleep hygiene measures have been insufficient] (initiated under specialist supervision)
Drug Interactions
5 drug interactions identified for Melatonin. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.
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Cautions
Autoimmune disease; susceptibility to seizures (risk of increased seizure frequency) Cautions, further information Autoimmune disease Avoid—limited information available in patients with autoimmune di...
Side Effects
Common or very common Arthralgia; increased risk of infection; pain Uncommon Anxiety; asthenia; chest pain; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; gastrointestinal discomfort; headaches; hyperbilirubinaemi...
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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset
Last reviewed: 2026
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