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is it safe to give a 2yr old melatonin

I really don't think it is healthy to give a child that age anything like sleep aids even though this is natural. That's just me. 

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Should melatonin (natural sleep aid) be taken nightly or on an as-need basis? (Or does it matter which?)

I take it as needed, but I really don't think it could hurt you. Why take it if not needed.

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Is it safe for my 9 year old son to take Melatonin (3mg) to help sleep? Most sites say not to give under 18 yrs old.

Melatonin may not be safe for kids, so I wouldn't recommend giving it to him. It has been used in some kids in specific studies. However...

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I was taking 300 mcg of melatonin. Now I can only find 3 mg. Which is stronger?

One milligram (mg) is equal to 1,000 micrograms (mcg). Therefore, if you were taking 300 micrograms of melatonin then you would need to find a...

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How does Melatonin work?

Melatonin’s main job in the body is to regulate night and day cycles or sleep-wake cycles. Darkness causes the body to produce more melatonin, which...

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What is the recommended dosage for Melatonin?

The following doses have been studied in scientific research:BY MOUTH:For insomnia: 0.3-5 mg at bedtime is a typical dose. In children with insomnia...

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What are the side effects for Melatonin?

Melatonin is LIKELY SAFE for most adults when taken by mouth short-term or applied to the skin. It can cause some side effects including headache...

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Is Melatonin safe to give a five year old?

Melatonin actually has some data in regards to children dosing. Anywhere from 2-5 milligrams could be used in a child, but once again, we want to...

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Does melatonin interact with any other medications?

If you are taking this product under your doctor's direction, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and...

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How do I take melatonin?

This product is taken by mouth with or without food, usually 2 to 4 hours before bedtime or as directed by the package label. Follow all directions...

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What conditions does melatonin treat?

Melatonin has been used for short-term treatment of trouble sleeping (insomnia) due to sleep cycle disorders and time changes ("jet lag"). This...

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