Melatonin Lozenge

Cherry-flavored melatonin lozenge that dissolves in the mouth to support the body's natural sleep-wake rhythm before bedtime.

What it is

Melatonin Lozenge is a single-ingredient melatonin supplement in a cherry-flavored lozenge, 60 per container. Melatonin is the hormone the pineal gland releases as the day ends; its evening rise and morning fall help set the body's 24-hour sleep-wake rhythm. A lozenge dissolves in the mouth, so it can be taken at bedtime without water and without swallowing a capsule. The amount of melatonin per lozenge could not be read from the photographed panel; see the review flags.

Who it's for

Melatonin supports the body's natural circadian rhythm and plays a role in normal immune function and antioxidant status. The product write-up lists several things that can lower the body's own melatonin output: age, irregular sleep schedules, too little daylight, screen light before bed, mental stress, late caffeine or alcohol, and certain medications. This lozenge is for someone whose practitioner wants melatonin to support sleep onset and a regular sleep rhythm, in a format that suits people who prefer not to swallow pills.

Format and how to take

A cherry-flavored lozenge that dissolves in the mouth, sweetened with mannitol; one lozenge per serving, 60 servings per container. The label's directions were not captured, so the suggested use comes from the product write-up: one serving about 20 minutes before bedtime, or as directed by your physician. It gives no children's dose, so ask your practitioner about use for children.

Ingredients

Per 1 lozenge (60 servings per container), as read by OCR from the label in the product photo:

• Melatonin (amount not captured by OCR; confirm on the printed label)

Daily Value not established. Other ingredients: mannitol, stearic acid, citric acid, silicon dioxide, natural cherry flavor, croscarmellose sodium, and magnesium stearate. Contains: wheat.

Precautions

The label's warnings were not captured from the photo. The allergen statement reads Contains: Wheat. Melatonin is a hormone, so talk with your practitioner before use for a child, during pregnancy or nursing, or alongside medication. Use it at bedtime as directed and keep out of reach of children.