Case report of lethal concentrations of the over-the-counter sleep aids diphenhydramine and melatonin - Zimmerman JT, Schreiber SJ, Huddle LN.
Over-the-counter (OTC) medications are not typically considered "drugs of abuse" by the public, yet they are implicated in a portion of overdose cases. Although the toxicity of some OTC medications (such as acetaminophen, aspirin, and diphenhydramine [DPH]... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Study: 88% Of Melatonin Gummy Products Inaccurately Labeled, Some Included CBD
The actual levels of melatonin in the products ranged from 74% to 347% of what was listed on the labels. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - April 30, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Bruce Y. Lee, Senior Contributor Tags: Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation Lifestyle /lifestyle Vices /vices business pharma standard Source Type: news
Melatonin gummies found to contain potentially dangerous levels of the hormone: study
Melatonin has soared in popularity as a and jet lag, with adults five times likelier to use it in 2018 compared to 2000, per the nonprofit National Sleep Foundation, based in Washington, D.C. More than 60% of surveyed adults who take melatonin use the gummy form — but a recent study in the Journal…#melatonin #brain #cbd #thc #kellyjohnsonarbor #foxnewsdigital #johnsonarbor #melatoninshouldbe #labeldatabase #pietercohen (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 30, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What Happens If You Take Too Much Melatonin?
If you’ve ever felt like your melatonin gummies hit harder than you expected, it’s possible that you didn’t actually take the dose you thought you did. In a recent study, melatonin gummies labeled as containing 3 milligrams actually had anywhere between 3.6 milligrams and a whopping 10.4,…#melatoningummies #melatonin #sleepfoundation #universityhospitals (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 28, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Majority of Melatonin Gummies in the US Inaccurately Labeled Majority of Melatonin Gummies in the US Inaccurately Labeled
The vast majority of melatonin gummies sold in the US may contain up to 347% more melatonin than is listed on the label, new research shows.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Urology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Urology Headlines - April 27, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
' Shocking' Data on What's Really in Melatonin Gummies'Shocking' Data on What's Really in Melatonin Gummies
Melatonin gummies sold in the US may contain up to 347% more melatonin than listed on the label with some products also containing CBD, new data that may explain the massive jump in pediatric hospitalizations.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - April 26, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Most Melatonin Gummies Have Inaccurate Labels
WEDNESDAY, April 26, 2023 -- Most melatonin gummy products are inaccurately labeled, with most products exceeding the declared amount of melatonin and cannabidiol (CBD), according to a research letter published in the April 25 issue of the Journal... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - April 26, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Some melatonin and CBD gummies have 450 TIMES more of the drugs than label says
One melatonin supplement contained 347 percent more of the hormone than was listed, while another didn't have any melatonin at all and instead was made of CBD, the Mississippi study found. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 26, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Potentially dangerous doses of melatonin and CBD found in gummies sold for sleep
Gummy sleep aids may contain levels of melatonin far greater than labeled, as well as surprising ingredients such as CBD, a new study found. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - April 25, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Some Melatonin Supplements Have Dramatically Different Dosages Than Advertised, New Study Says
People who take the over-the-counter supplement melatonin for better sleep may be getting more—or less—of the drug than they think, according to a new study published Apr. 24 in JAMA. In an analysis of 25 different gummy supplements claiming to contain melatonin, researchers at the Cambridge Health Alliance and the University of Mississippi found that 22 of them contained dramatically different amounts than were stated on the bottle.
The 22 mislabeled products were found to have melatonin quantities ranging from 74% to 247% of the amounts listed on their labels. One contained no melatonin at all. Lead author D...
Source: TIME: Health - April 25, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Haley Weiss Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Research Source Type: news
Supplements Can Contain Far More Melatonin Than Is Safe, Upping Odds for Illness
TUESDAY, April 25, 2023 -- When U.S. health officials reported a 500% spike in the number of poison center calls involving kids eating melatonin gummies last year, Harvard researchers decided to take a closer look at the sleep supplements and... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 25, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Melatonin Gummies May Not Be What They Claim to Be
(MedPage Today) -- Nearly nine of 10 melatonin gummy brands were mislabeled, a laboratory analysis showed.
Of 25 gummy products analyzed, 22 (88%) were inaccurately labeled, with only three products containing an amount of melatonin within 10... (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - April 25, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Can a supplement help you sleep?
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I often struggle to fall asleep at night, and then I have difficulty staying asleep. This pattern tends to occur more in the springtime. A friend suggested I try melatonin. Are there any side effects to worry about with melatonin use? Are there other things I can do to help get more rest? ANSWER: Getting a good night's sleep is important. It can be frustrating when you struggle to fall and stay asleep.Work, household… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - April 17, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Melatonin May Reduce Risk for Intentional Self-Harm in Female Teens
MONDAY, April 3, 2023 -- For female adolescents with psychiatric disorders, melatonin use is associated with a reduced risk for intentional self-harm, according to a study published online March 23 in the Journal of Child Psychology and... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - April 3, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Is the cure for migraine misery simply some melatonin tablets
Australian researchers gathered previous studies, finding a majority of people who suffered frequent headaches had lower levels of melatonin - the hormone associated with sleep. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 29, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
