Children and young people under 25 produce melatonin of their own in abundance. Therefore, additional intake is not required unless medically indicated.
· Pregnant and lactating women should not take melatonin.
· Persons with chronic ailments, auto-immune diseases, depressive disorders etc. should take melatonin only after medical advice.
· Since melatonin makes you tired, you should never take it before any activities requiring your full attention, such as driving or operating a machine etc.
As with any self-treatment or self-medication, you should be aware that in respect to the use of melatonin, the above explanations or any other information you may have on the subject matter cannot replace the professional advice of a medical doctor or other health care professional. If you are free of any significant health problems, you may decide for yourself if you want to take melatonin. However, if you have an ongoing health problem you should consult your doctor before making this decision. This also applies if you are taking medicines of any kind on a regular basis. Sometimes melatonin may enhance the effect of a pharmaceutical product, and a change of its dosage could be advised. Self-medication is your own responsibility.