TerryWhite Chemmart Melatonin
Available at your nearest TerryWhite Chemmart pharmacy
Tell me about melatonin
Melatonin is very clever stuff! Along with the body’s circadian rhythm or internal clock, melatonin helps control the body’s day and night cycles.
Here’s what you should know.1
- Melatonin is a hormone the brain produces naturally, which helps calm the body before bed.
- Your body produces more as darkness falls and levels then decrease in the morning as it gets light.
- You can help adjust your melatonin levels naturally by avoiding bright lights, limiting screens before bed and avoiding caffeine and alcohol, especially later in the day.
- There is a form of melatonin available for people 55 and over, which can be prescribed to help with sleep problems and. Unlike sleeping pills, this form of melatonin shouldn’t lead to dependency or daytime grogginess.
Speak with your Pharmacist about whether melatonin is suitable for you.
There is a form of melatonin available for people 55 and over, which can be prescribed to help with sleep problems and. Unlike sleeping pills, this form of melatonin shouldn’t lead to dependency or daytime grogginess.
Speak with your Pharmacist about whether melatonin is suitable for you.
Do you need tips for better sleep?
Real talk with James Georgiou
Pharmacist at TerryWhite Chemmart Gawler, SA
It’s well-known that sleep is essential for health and wellbeing.
It has a direct influence on energy levels, mood, memory, immune system and stress-management – but isn't limited to just these areas!
Whilst all of us have experienced a sleepless night, 4 in 10 Australians regularly experience inadequate sleep, many thinking this is "normal".2
Often, anxiety about your sleep can create a vicious cycle. This is actually a form of performance anxiety, where the worry of whether you’ll sleep well causes more poor sleep and continues the cycle.
How can I get better sleep?
There are many ways to support yourself towards better sleep. For 20 tips which may help, click here!
Disclaimer
Do not use if:
- you are under 55 years of age
- you are taking any other medicines for sleep
- you have liver problems
- you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Unless a doctor has told you to, do not use:
- for more than 3 weeks
- if you have kidney problems
- if you have an autoimmune disease.
Consult a pharmacist or doctor before use if you are taking other medicines regularly. Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine. This medication may cause drowsiness. If affected do not drive or operate machinery. Contains lactose. STORE BELOW 25°C.