NOW Foods Melatonin 3 mg, 5 mg and 10 mg

Melatonin participates in the body's normal sleep-wake cycle. These options provide different milligram strengths, allowing the ingredient amount to be distinguished from package size or dosage form.

NOW's melatonin labeling places use near bedtime and warns that drowsiness may occur. It advises against use with alcohol, while driving or when operating machinery. Pregnancy, nursing, sedatives and antidepressants are among the specific restrictions or consultation points on the label. Those precautions apply when considering any of the listed strengths.

Highlights

• 3 mg melatonin option
• 5 mg melatonin option
• 10 mg melatonin option

Key ingredients

Melatonin in 3 mg, 5 mg and 10 mg strengths, according to the selected option.

Warnings

For adults only at bedtime. Not for pregnant or nursing women. May cause drowsiness. Do not use in conjunction with alcoholic beverages, when driving a vehicle, or while operating machinery. Consult physician if taking medication (especially sedatives and anti-depressants) or have a medical condition (including depression, high blood pressure and epilepsy). Keep out of reach of children.

Questions and answers

What activities are restricted with melatonin?

NOW says not to use it with alcoholic beverages, when driving a vehicle or while operating machinery.

Which medicines receive specific attention?

The label advises consulting a physician about medication use, especially sedatives and antidepressants.