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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?

Q: 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?

: 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.

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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.

Dr Bhuvaneswar agreed

Answered 6/16/2023

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

Dr Bhuvaneswar agreed

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