Melatonin
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Summary
A naturally occurring hormone produced in the body, which promotes sleep at certain times in the day based on the circadian rhythm. It is also commonly available as a drug to treat insomnia and promote a proper sleep cycle. It can be used to promote sleepfulness at the tail-end of drug experiences, though it is not particularly hypnotic.
Dose Information
Onset, Duration & After-effects
- Onset:
- 1 hours
- Duration:
- 6-8 hours
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Studies & References
- Intranasal absorption of melatonin in vivo bioavailability study.
- Solubility and stability of melatonin in propylene glycol and 2-hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin vehicles.
- Melatonin, a potential therapeutic agent for smooth muscle-related pathological conditions and aging.
- Anxiolytic-like effects of a new 1-N substituted analog of melatonin in pinealectomized rats.
- Sleep-inducing effects of low doses of melatonin ingested in the evening.
- Anxiolytic activity of melatonin in mice: involvement of benzodiazepine receptors.