Melatonin is used to treat sleep problems
Melatonin is a hormone made by the pineal gland in your brain, it helps to control your body's sleep pattern and sleep–wake cycle. Darkness triggers the body to make more melatonin, which signals the body to sleep. Light decreases melatonin production and signals the body to be awake. Some people who have trouble sleeping have low levels of melatonin.
Melatonin can help shorten the time it takes you to get to sleep by about 10 minutes. It can also help the quality of your sleep. Melatonin can be used for a short time, to help you get back into a good sleep habit.
Our trained Pharmacists can prescribe and dispense melatonin for those aged 18yrs and older. A consult is required, and some exclusions do apply.
This is a Non-Funded service so a fee will apply for this service.
Please call the pharmacy for cost.
This service is available 7 days a week, no appointment required.
For Further information https://healthify.nz/medicines-a-z/m/melatonin/
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