
Melacryst oral film contains melatonin, a synthetic version of the natural hormone involved in regulating the sleep-wake cycle. It is available in oral-film strengths such as 1.5 mg and 3 mg and may be used for short-term support of selected sleep-timing or sleep-onset problems.
Melacryst 3 is a fast-dissolving oral film containing 3 mg of melatonin. Melatonin is not identical to prescription hypnotics; it mainly provides a timing signal to the body’s circadian system and may cause drowsiness.
Some people experience drowsiness within about 30 minutes, but onset varies with timing, dose, formulation, and individual response. Do not automatically increase the dose if sleep does not occur quickly.
Possible effects include next-day drowsiness, headache, dizziness, nausea, vivid dreams, or grogginess. Alcohol and sedating medicines can increase impairment. Melatonin may also interact with anticoagulants, blood-pressure medicines, diabetes treatment, seizure medicines, and some antidepressants.
No supplement is 100% safe for everyone. Short-term melatonin is generally well tolerated by many adults, but evidence for continuous long-term nightly use is less certain, especially in people with chronic disease or multiple medications.
Safety data for melatonin supplementation during pregnancy and breastfeeding are limited, so self-treatment should be avoided and a clinician should be consulted.
Drowsiness may begin in about 30 minutes for some people, but timing varies.
It is a melatonin supplement that can promote sleepiness and support circadian timing, but it is not the same as prescription hypnotics.
Weight gain is not a direct expected effect of melatonin.
Long-term nightly use should be reviewed with a healthcare professional because long-term safety data are less robust than short-term data.
Do not drive or operate machinery if you feel drowsy or dizzy.
| The information in this article is for health education only and does not replace medical or pharmacist advice. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of a medicine without consulting a qualified healthcare professional. |
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