Brand name: Melatonin (ARX) TM
Active ingredients: melatonin
What it is used for
Monotherapy for the short term treatment of primary insomnia characterized by poor quality of sleep in patients who are aged 55 or over.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
White to off-white, round, biconvex shaped tablet
Do I need a prescription?
The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is
- 21 tablets pack
- 30 tablets pack
- 7 tablets pack
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 15 tablets pack
- 42 pack
- 60 pack
- 90 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient melatonin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Download leaflet
For side effects, taking other medicines and more
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems