Health Millions of Adults and Children Take Melatonin for Sleep, But Is it Safe for Long Term Use? by Dr. Seung Oh Jan. 27, 2024, 10:45 p.m.

Dose: Children and infants usually respond well to 0.5–1 mg of melatonin per serving. Allergens: It is always important to carefully check the ingredient label to make sure it contains no allergens.

Melatonin is a popular over-the-counter sleeping aid, touted as a natural way for adults to fall asleep and used by millions around the world. So why wouldn't it be good for children, too?

Most healthy children do not need more than 0.5 mg or 1 mg taken 30 to 90 minutes before bedtime,” he says. Melatonin is an active hormone, so we need to treat it like any medication, says Cohen.

Survey responses showed that melatonin was used by 5.6% of preschoolers, 18.5% of school-aged children and 19.4% of preteens (P < .01) in the previous 30 days, with average doses of 0.5 mg for ...

"If considering melatonin use, parents should consult with a health care professional before giving the supplement to their child to ensure proper dosage and timing," he advised. In addition to ...

Bourgeois says, “Melatonin is often regarded as safe for temporary use in children, especially for managing sleep disruptions related to conditions such as insomnia, ADHD or autism spectrum ...

But a March 2024 report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that from 2019-2022, about 11,000 children landed in the emergency room after ingesting melatonin ...

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Melatonin is wildly popular—and wildly misunderstood. Here’s why scientists say taking this supplement doesn’t necessarily ...

Melatonin supplements may help with certain conditions, such as jet lag, delayed sleep-wake phase disorder, some sleep disorders in children, and anxiety before and after surgery, the NIH says.

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