Melatonin 3mg 30 tablets for jet lag

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What is Melatonin used for?

Our Melatonin 3mg film-coated tablets are licenced specifically for short-term, jet lag-related insomnia in adults aged 18 or older.

Jet lag commonly occurs when travelling across several time zones in an easterly direction. The difference in time between your departure and arrival locations can disturb your sleep, digestion and thinking processes. It can also cause you to feel sleepy during the day or struggle to fall sleep at night.

What is Melatonin?

Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone that helps control how and when you sleep. Generally, the level of Melatonin in your body automatically rises at night (after it gets dark) and then returns to lower levels during the day.

Like any naturally occurring hormone, Melatonin production can be affected by a range of short-term lifestyle factors.

What does Melatonin do?

Taking Melatonin adds to your body’s natural supply, and it can help you fall asleep faster. It can reduce the impact of jet leg-related insomnia by up to a day and help your sleep get back into a regular rhythm when travelling across multiple easterly time zones.

How long does Melatonin take to work?

Melatonin for jet lag-related insomnia is a short-term treatment and should only be taken for a maximum of 5 days in a row. Within that time it should help your sleep get back into a regular rhythm.

You don’t need to start taking Melatonin until you arrive at your destination.

Once you arrive at your destination you should take your first dose of Melatonin at your usual bedtime – continue taking it at this time each night you take it (up to a maximum of 5 nights in a row).

For maximum benefit, and to reduce any daytime side effects, you should only take Melatonin after 8pm and before 4am.

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How to use Melatonin 3mg 30 tablets for jet lag

Melatonin dosage

Melatonin 3mg film-coated tablets should be taken ONCE daily for a maximum of 5 days in a row.

If the effect is inadequate, two 3mg tablets can be taken at the same time.

How to take Melatonin

Once you arrive at your destination you should take your first dose of Melatonin at your usual bedtime – continue taking it at this time each night you take it (up to a maximum of 5 nights in a row).

For maximum benefit, and to reduce any daytime side effects, you should only take Melatonin after 8pm and before 4am.

The tablets should be swallowed whole with liquid and food shouldn’t be consumed 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking Melatonin tablets.

Melatonin and alcohol, caffeine and recreational drugs

Melatonin shouldn’t be taken with alcohol as the combination might cause you fall into a deep sleep and have difficultly waking up or breathing properly.

Drinks that contain caffeine - tea, coffee, soft drinks or energy drinks – have the opposite effect of Melatonin and can stop it working properly.

Melatonin shouldn’t be taken with recreational drugs.

Drugs like cannabis, heroin or methadone can increase Melatonin’s sleep-inducing effects and might cause you to fall into a deep sleep and have difficultly waking up.

Drugs like cocaine or amphetamines are stimulants and have the opposite effect of Melatonin and might cause it to stop working.

Side effects of Melatonin 3mg 30 tablets for jet lag

Melatonin side effects

Medication side effects are categorised between ‘Serious side effects’ and ‘Non-serious side effects’.

Below we’ve listed a range of serious side effects, however this list is not exhaustive and you should always read the Patient Information Leaflet that comes with your medication. This will usually be in the medication packaging or box, but you can also read it online.

See the Melatonin 3mg tablets Patient Information Leaflet.

Serious side effects

If you experience any of the following types of serious side effects, stop taking Melatonin and contact your doctor immediately:

Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)

Chest pain

Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1000 people)

Reduced number of white blood cells in the blood
Reduced number blood platelets, which increases the risk of bleeding or bruising
Disorientation
Fainting
Visual impairment, including blurred vision
Feeling your heartbeat ('pounding chest')
Blood (red blood cells) in the urine

Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from available data)

Severe allergic reaction resulting in swelling of the tongue or lining of the mouth

Remember, a fuller range of possible side effects are listed in the Melatonin 3mg tablets Patient Information Leaflet.

Frequently Asked Questions

: Melatonin 3mg film-coated tablets are licenced for short-term, jet lag-related insomnia and not as a long-term sleep aid. If you regularly suffer from poor sleep and it affects your daily life, you might benefit from Melatonin tablets like Circadin, which can be prescribed for this. Explore Circadin tablets for insomnia.
: Patients often ask if there are any Melatonin negative effects. As with any medication, some patients who use Melatonin for sleep may experience side effects, but not everybody gets them. Make sure to read the Melatonin 3mg tablets Patient Information Leaflet either online or the physical version in your medication packaging or box.
: Melatonin in the United Kingdom is a prescription-only medication, and you can’t purchase Melatonin over the counter or in health & lifestyle shops or websites. It can only be prescribed by a qualified and regulated professional in the UK.
: If you’re wondering “how much Melatonin should I take for jet lag?” you should always follow medical advice and take it as directed. Melatonin 3mg film-coated tablets are to be taken ONCE daily for a maximum of 5 days in a row. If the effect is inadequate, two 3mg tablets can be taken at the same time. You shouldn’t take any more than 6mg in a 24 hour period. Read more about Melatonin dosages on the BNF Melatonin website.
: Taking Melatonin for sleep when jet-lagged won’t affect how oral hormonal contraceptives work. However, if you’re taking oral contraceptives while travelling across multiple time zones, make sure to continue taking them as prescribed and at the same time each day. Travelling long distances can make it difficult to maintain a consistent regime.

However, if you’re already taking the combined pill or HRT, your level of Melatonin can increase because of these medications.
: Melatonin can cause drowsiness in some people, or it may make you tired during the day, feel dizzy or unable to concentrate for several hours after taking a dose. If you feel any side effects like this, then you should not drive, cycle or operate machinery. It's an offence to drive a car if your ability to drive safely is affected. It's your responsibility to decide if it's safe to drive. If you're in any doubt, do not drive. Explore more about Melatonin negative side effects on this NHS resource page.

Patient Information Leaflet

Important - Before taking any medication, it is always important to read the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL)

Melatonin 3mg 30 tablets for jet lag - Patient Information Leaflet