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Hi. i have a 7 year old daughter and i give her kids chewable melatonin every night to help her sleep. is this ok and healthy?

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

While melatonin can be an effective temporary medication to use for occasional sleep disturbances, it should not be used daily, especially in children. There is evidence that it has some benefit for daily use specifically in children who have ADHD, autism, cerebral palsy or developemental delays.

Answered 6/16/2023

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