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A member asked:
My 3 year old step sons mother is giving him 10mg of melatonin a night. is that safe?
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Melatonin: In children with sleep disorders the usual dose is 3 to 5mg at bedtime. Melatonin is a hormone and it us unknown how it might interact with other hormones in growing children and possibly affect growth and development. Since there is limited research on the subject i would discuss the concerns with his physician to see if this is an appropriate dose for him.
Answered 4/30/2014
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