Melatonin

Melatonin is used for:

Sleep disorders such as difficulty sleeping (insomnia) and jet lag. Check with your pharmacist for more details regarding the particular brand you use.

Melatonin is a hormone product. It works by regulating the body's sleep cycles.

Do NOT use Melatonin if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Melatonin
• you are taking immunosuppressants (eg, cyclosporine), corticosteroids (eg, prednisone), or nifedipine
• you have a history of immune system disorders, liver disease, or stroke
• you are pregnant or breast-feeding

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Melatonin :

Some medical conditions may interact with Melatonin . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are planning to become pregnant
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have kidney problems, depression, or a history of seizures

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Melatonin . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Nifedipine because the effectiveness may be decreased by Melatonin

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Melatonin may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.