Circadin 2mg
Buy Circadin for travel
Our Executive Travel Pack includes Circadin, which is a tablet form of the hormone melatonin. Melatonin is secreted naturally by the pineal gland in your brain as your eyes register the fall of darkness. At night, melatonin is produced to help our bodies regulate our sleep-wake cycles. By taking this hormone in a tablet form it can help your body adapt to your new destination's local time quicker.
All our products are genuine UK medicines and are dispensed by our partner pharmacy based in the UK.
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| Description |
The active ingredient in Circadin is melatonin, which belongs to a natural group of hormones produced by the body. It is usually used for the short-term treatment of insomnia in patients over 55 years of age. It is also commonly used to treat the symptoms of jet lag, but on an unlicensed basis. |
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| Suitability |
You should only take this treatment if you have travelled to another country with a time difference of more than 3 hours.Do not take Circadin if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to melatonin or any of the other ingredients listed in the patient information leaflet or: |
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| Important Interactions |
You must tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken or might take other medicines, in particular:You must tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken or might take other medicines, in particular: |
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| Side Effects |
Stop taking the Circadin and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following: |
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| Please Note |
All medication can cause side effects. We have only listed a few to be aware of. Details of all side effects, including rare side effects to be aware of, are listed in the patient information leaflet (PIL). When completing your medical questionnaire, it is very important that you answer the questions truthfully. This is to ensure your doctor has a full picture of your medical history before prescribing. List all medicines you are already taking, including non-prescription and herbal medicines. |
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| Looking after your medicine | Do not take medicines after the expiry date stamped on the pack. Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children. Medicines are only intended to be used by the person they are prescribed for. Do not give your prescribed medicine to anybody else, even if they have the same symptoms as you. Medicines can be harmful if used by anybody other than the person they have been prescribed for. |
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| References |
Circadin 2mg Patient Information Leaflet British National Formulary: melatonin |
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How effective is Circadin for jet lag treatment?
Currently within the UK, Circadin (melatonin) is not licensed for the treatment of jet lag. However, clinical evidence shows that melatonin can help with the symptoms of jet lag and it is therefore widely used. Melatonin is a hormone that is produced by a small gland under your brain. It's released in the evening and tells your brain it's time to sleep - this is part of your body clock.
There have been a number of studies to see if taking melatonin supplements can prevent jet lag, but results have been mixed. Available evidence points to a greater benefit the larger the time difference between the two countries visited.
Where can I buy melatonin or Circadin 2mg in the UK?
Circadin is only available on prescription in the UK, which means you cannot buy it over the counter at pharmacies. You also cannot buy melatonin supplements in health food shops in the UK. The only safe way to get Circadin is to get a prescription issued following a full doctor assessment. This can be with your regular GP or via an online GP consultation. Circadin is available from Anytime Doctor following a full GP assessment.
Can I buy Circadin over the counter?
Circadin, which contains the active ingredient melatonin, is classed as a medicine I the UK. This means that it is not available to buy without a prescription or over the counter. Whilst it is available to buy over the counter in other countries, in the UK you need to be prescribed melatonin by a doctor.
Is melatonin banned in the UK?
Whilst the sale of melatonin without a prescription is banned in the UK, you can get it on prescription from your GP. Melatonin and Circadin is only banned from being purchased in regular stores and health food shops. It can still be purchased without a prescription in other countries, but in the UK it is deemed to be a medicine and hence requires you to have a prescription from your doctor.
Regulatory Information
Last reviewed & updated 01/10/2023 Authored 09/03/2011
Dr Philip Veal
GMC no. 6074658
Public health doctor, GP, and main prescribing doctor at Anytime Doctor
Online Pharmacy
How our service works
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Complete a free online consultation
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Choose your preferred treatment
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Prescription issued by a GMC registered doctor
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Medicine delivered the next day
