Melatonin 2mg Tablets (Modified Release)

Melatonin 2mg Tablets (Modified Release)

Melatonin is a natural hormone that helps regulate the body's sleep and wake cycle. These 2mg modified release tablets support normal melatonin levels and healthy sleep patterns, including when adjusting to changes such as travel across time zones. They are a medicine that requires a clinician to assess whether they are suitable for you.

How it works

The pineal gland releases melatonin as daylight fades, and that rise is the signal that tells the body night has begun. A modified release tablet is designed to mimic that pattern: rather than delivering everything at once, it releases melatonin gradually across the night, which is why this form is generally used where staying asleep, not just falling asleep, is the difficulty.

How to use it

Swallow the tablet whole with water at the time your clinician has specified, usually a set period before bed, and after food where directed. Do not crush, split or chew it, since that destroys the modified release and delivers the dose all at once. Keep the timing consistent, dim lights and screens beforehand and keep wake times steady, as melatonin works with those habits rather than instead of them.

Who it is for

It is for people where a clinician has assessed melatonin as suitable and confirmed the dose and duration. Your clinician needs to know about liver or kidney problems, autoimmune conditions, epilepsy and all other medicines you take, including anything that causes drowsiness.

Safety and when to get advice

Headache, daytime sleepiness, dizziness and nausea can occur, so do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you, and avoid alcohol. Contact your clinician if sleep has not improved after the agreed trial period, if daytime grogginess is a problem, or before stopping or changing the dose. Persistent insomnia is worth investigating rather than treating indefinitely. Our UK pharmacy team can answer questions about this product before you buy.

Common questions

Can I break the tablet?
No. Breaking it destroys the modified release and delivers the dose all at once.

Why does timing matter?
Melatonin shifts the body clock, so taking it at the agreed time is as important as the dose.

Is it habit forming?
It is not considered habit forming in the way sedatives are, but treatment should still be reviewed.

Always read the patient information leaflet supplied with the pack before use.