New product: Syncrodin (melatonin) 3 mg film-coated tablets

This is licensed for short-term treatment of jet-lag in adults. The standard dose is 3 mg (1 tablet) daily for a maximum of 5 days. The first dose should be taken on arrival at destination at the habitual bed-time.

SPS commentary:

Due to the potential for incorrectly timed intake of melatonin to have no effect, or to cause an adverse effect, on re-synchronisation following jet-lag, Syncrodin should not be taken before 20:00 hr or after 04:00 hr at destination.

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