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Search Results : Insomnia in adults (Melatonin - Insomnia in adults)

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Indication
Status
Restrictions/Comments
Formulary Status
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Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Modified release tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important
Preferred

DO NOT PRESCRIBE FOR UNDER 55 years (without neurodevelopmental disorders)

Melatonin 2mg MR tablets are the recommended preferred 1st line product

Prescribe generically.  Circadin is NON-FORMULARY

 
Links :
SPC
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Immediate release tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

DO NOT PRESCRIBE FOR UNDER 55 years (without neurodevelopmental disorders)

If immediate onset of action is required or crushed to aid swallowing

 

 
Links :
SPC
Un
Indication :
Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Oral solution
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

DO NOT PRESCRIBE FOR UNDER 55 years (without neurodevelopmental disorders)

Reserved ONLY if feeding tube in situ, or significant swallowing difficulties, and the use of the whole or crushed tablets are unsuitable

 

 
Links :
SPC
Un
Indication :
Status :
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

DO NOT PRESCRIBE FOR UNDER 55 years (without neurodevelopmental disorders)

All formulations of melatonin for adults under 55 without neurodevelopmental disorders were agreed by APC as NON-FORMULARY

 
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SPC
NFD1
NICE
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Indication :
Status :
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Capsules
Restrictions / Comments:

Important

DO NOT PRESCRIBE FOR UNDER 55 years (without neurodevelopmental disorders)

Not a cost effective option

 
Links :
SPC
NFD1
Indication :
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

 
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Indication :
Status :
Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:

 
Links :
SPC
NFD2