What is Melatonin Advanced Sleep: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Mar 8, 2023

Melatonin Advanced Sleep overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Sundown Naturals Melatonin, PharmAssure Melatonin, Advanced Sleep Melatonin, Basic's Melatonin, Good Neighbor Pharmacy Melatonin, Nature's Blend Melatonin, Optimum Melatonin

Generic Names:

  • Melatonin Advanced Sleep

Uses:

  • Treats insomnia.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Sleep Aid, Endocrine-Metabolic Agent, Nutriceutical

Forms:

  • Capsule, Long Acting Capsule, Tablet, Long Acting Tablet, Liquid

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth

What is Melatonin Advanced Sleep used for?

What form(s) does Melatonin Advanced Sleep come in

  • Capsule

  • Long Acting Capsule

  • Tablet

  • Long Acting Tablet

  • Liquid

What are common Melatonin Advanced Sleep doses?

  • Bottle 60 tablets extended release

  • Bottle 100 tablets extended release

How to take Melatonin Advanced Sleep

  • The liquid may be taken directly or combined with water or juice.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

  • Take your dose 20 minutes before your bedtime. Oral routeYou may take this medicine with or without food.

What to do if you miss a dose of Melatonin Advanced Sleep

  • If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, call your doctor or pharmacist for instructions.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

  • Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Melatonin Advanced Sleep contraindications

  • You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to melatonin.

Melatonin Advanced Sleep warnings

  • This medicine may make you drowsy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that might be dangerous if you are not alert.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding, or if you have an autoimmune condition. Make sure your doctor knows if you are feeling sad or depressed.

Melatonin Advanced Sleep interactions

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using any tranquilizer medicines, or if you are also using any sedative medicines.

  • This medicine may make you drowsy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that might be dangerous if you are not alert.

Melatonin Advanced Sleep side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Headache.

  • Feeling sluggish or tired in the morning.

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Headache.

  • Feeling sluggish or tired in the morning.