Melatonin: What to Know Before You Take It
A patient-focused safety profile with information from public regulatory sources.
In plain language
What Melatonin is used for
USES TAKE 15 MINUTES BEFORE MEALS
Read before you decide
Risks and precautions
Risks and warnings
WARNINGS Stop use and ask doctor if symptoms persist more than 5 days. If pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Contains ethyl alcohol 30%
FDA safety data
Most-reported side effects
Based on 53,113 FAERS reports. Reports do not prove the drug caused the effect.
Common questions
Patient questions
What is Melatonin prescribed for?
USES TAKE 15 MINUTES BEFORE MEALS
What are the key warnings and safety precautions for Melatonin?
WARNINGS Stop use and ask doctor if symptoms persist more than 5 days. If pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Contains ethyl alcohol 30%
Does Melatonin interact with other medications or foods?
Melatonin has 0 documented drug interaction(s) and 0 food interaction(s) in clinical databases. Always provide your complete medication list to your clinician.
This information is educational — not medical advice.
This page is provided for general educational purposes and summarizes publicly available data from sources such as the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. It is not a substitute for the judgment of a licensed clinician and should not be used to start, stop, or change any medication. It may be incomplete or out of date, and individual circumstances vary. Always talk with your prescriber or pharmacist about your specific medications and health conditions. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911.