Generic name: Melatonin
Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available
What is Natrol Kids Sleep+Calm?
Melatonin is likely effective in alternative medicine as an aid in treating insomnia (trouble falling asleep or staying asleep) and sleep disorders in people who are blind.
Melatonin has been used in alternative medicine as a possibly effective aid in treating jet lag, high blood pressure, tumors, low blood platelets (blood cells that help your blood to clot), pelvic pain, insomnia or agitation caused by drug, jaw pain, migraine headaches, drowsiness or anxiety caused by surgery. A topical form of melatonin applied to the skin is possibly effective in preventing sunburn.
Melatonin has also been used to treat infertility, dementia, to enhance athletic performance, to improve loss of appetite, weight loss, or sleep problems caused by shift work. However, research has shown that melatonin may not be effective in treating these conditions.
Other uses not proven with research have included treating bipolar disorder, macular degeneration, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, enlarged prostate, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, restless leg syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, nicotine withdrawal, and many other conditions.
It is not certain whether melatonin is effective in treating any medical condition. Medicinal use of this product has not been approved by the FDA. Melatonin should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor.
Melatonin is often sold as an herbal supplement. There are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for many herbal compounds and some marketed supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.
Melatonin may also be used for purposes not listed in this product guide.
Warnings
Before using melatonin, talk to your healthcare provider. You may not be able to use this product if you have certain medical conditions, especially:
- depression;
- a bleeding or blood clotting disorder such as hemophilia;
- high blood pressure;
- epilepsy or other seizure disorder; or
- if you are using any medicine to prevent organ transplant rejection.
Ask a doctor before using this product if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a child without medical advice.
How should I use Natrol Kids Sleep+Calm
Use Natrol Kids Sleep+Calm (Oral) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
When considering the use of melatonin, seek the advice of your doctor. You may also consider consulting a practitioner who is trained in the use of herbal/health supplements.
If you choose to use melatonin, use it as directed on the package or as directed by your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare provider. Do not use more of this product than is recommended on the label.
Use the lowest dose of melatonin when you first start taking this product.
Take melatonin at bedtime, or when you are getting ready for sleep. If you use this product to treat jet lag, take the melatonin at bedtime on the day you arrive at your destination and keep using this product for 2 to 5 days.
If you take this product to treat other conditions not related to sleep, follow your healthcare provider's instructions about when and how to take melatonin.
Swallow the capsule or extended-release tablet whole and do not crush, chew, dissolve, break, or open it.
Allow the orally disintegrating tablet to dissolve in your mouth without chewing.
Measure liquid medicine with the supplied measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse.
Store at cool room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Melatonin is used when needed. If you are on a dosing schedule, skip any missed dose. Do not use two doses at one time.
Natrol Kids Sleep+Calm side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Although not all side effects are known, melatonin is thought to be possibly safe when taken for a short period of time (for up to 2 years in certain people).
Common side effects may include:
- dizziness;
- drowsiness;
- headache; or
- nausea.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What other drugs will affect Natrol Kids Sleep+Calm?
Do not use different forms of melatonin (pills, liquids, and others) at the same time or you could have an overdose.
Avoid driving or hazardous activity for at least 4 hours after taking melatonin. Your reactions could be impaired. This product may also affect your sleep-wake cycle for several days if you are traveling through many different time zones.
Avoid using melatonin together with other herbal/health supplements that can also affect blood-clotting, seizure, drowsiness, low blood pressure or blood sugar. Using certain products together can increase these risks.
Drinking alcohol with this product can cause side effects.
Avoid coffee, tea, cola, energy drinks or other sources of caffeine.