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• The use of melatonin derived from animal pineal tissue may carry the risk of contamination or the means of transmitting viral material. The synthetic form of melatonin does not carry this risk.
• Melatonin has not been evaluated by the FDA for safe, effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks and/or advantages of melatonin may not be known. Additionally, there are no regulated manufacturing standards in seat for these compounds. There have been instances where herbal/health supplements have been sold which were contaminated with toxic metals or another drugs. Herbal/health supplements must be purchased from a dependable source to minimize the risk of contamination.
• The use of melatonin in cultural and traditional settings may differ from concepts accepted by current Western medication. When considering the use of herbal/health supplements, consultation with a primary health care professional is advisable. Additionally, consultation with a practitioner trained in the uses of herbal/health supplements may be beneficial, and coordination of treatment among all health care providers involved may be advantageous.
• Melatonin is also known as MEL. Melatonin is naturally produced in the body in response to the perception of light.
• Melatonin has been used to ease insomnia, combat jet lag, protect cells from free-radical hurt, boost the immune system, prevent cancer, and extend life.
• Melatonin has not been evaluated by the FDA for safe, effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks and/or advantages of melatonin may not be known. Additionally, there are no regulated manufacturing standards in seat for these compounds. There have been instances where herbal/health supplements have been sold which were contaminated with toxic metals or another drugs. Herbal/health supplements must be purchased from a dependable source to minimize the risk of contamination.
• Melatonin may also have uses another than those listed in this product guide.
• Conversation to your doctor till taking melatonin if you have any another medical conditions, allergies, or if you take another medicines or herbal/health supplements. Melatonin may not be recommended in some situations.
• Do not take melatonin without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant. It is not known whether melatonin will harm an unborn baby.
• Do not take melatonin without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a child. It is also not known whether melatonin will harm a nursing infant.
• There is no information accessible regarding the use of melatonin by children. Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a baby without first talking to the child's doctor.
• The use of melatonin in cultural and traditional settings may differ from concepts accepted by current Western medication. When considering the use of herbal/health supplements, consultation with a primary health care professional is advisable. Additionally, consultation with a practitioner trained in the uses of herbal/health supplements may be beneficial, and coordination of treatment among all health care providers involved may be advantageous.
• If you choose to take melatonin, use it as directed on the package or as directed by your doctor, pharmacist, or another health care provider.
• Melatonin is accessible in a tablet formulation. Another formulations may also be available.
• The use of melatonin derived from animal pineal tissue may carry the risk of contamination or the means of transmitting viral material. The synthetic form of melatonin does not carry this risk.
• Store melatonin as directed on the package. In common, melatonin must be protected from easy and moisture.
• No information is accessible regarding a missed doze of melatonin. Consult your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider if you require further information.
• Search abnormal medical attention.
• Symptoms of a melatonin overdose may include headache, drowsiness, and upset stomach.
• There are no known restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while taking melatonin, unless otherwise directed by your health care provider.
• Although uncommon, allergic reactions to melatonin have been reported. Stop taking melatonin and search abnormal medical attention if you experience symptoms of a serious allergic reaction including difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or person; or hives.
• Another smaller serious side effects have also been reported. Conversation to your doctor or pharmacist if you experience
· headache;
· drowsiness; or
· stomach upset.
• Side effects another than those listed here may also occur. Conversation to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
• No drugs have been reported to interact with melatonin. Conversation to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider till taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines or another herbal/health supplements.
• Your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider may have more information about melatonin.
Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.
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