Circadin (Melatonin) 2mg Tablets

What is Circadin (melatonin)?

Circadin is the brand name for melatonin, which is a naturally occurring hormone in your body that helps to control your sleep pattern. Circadin (melatonin) is a medicine to ease the symptoms of jet lag in people who are travelling over several time zones.

To buy Circadin, you will need to be prescribed it by a doctor.

What is Circadin used to treat?

Circadin tablets are used to ease the symptoms associated with jet lag, which occurs when people travel across several different time zones in a short period of time.

Unlike other forms of medication designed to help you sleep, Circadin will not make you feel tired or groggy in the morning. This medication does not depress your central nervous system, unlike certain other hypnotic drugs and sleeping tablets.

Why is Circadin prescribed for jet lag?

Circadin has been clinically researched and found to be a highly effective treatment for jet lag.

Furthermore, research shows that Circadin is unlikely to cause withdrawal symptoms, meaning you are unlikely to suffer hangover-like symptoms from taking this medicine for jet lag. 

How does Circadin work?

Circadin contains melatonin as its active ingredient. Melatonin is a natural hormone produced by the brain’s pineal gland and works to control your sleeping pattern. Your body produces this hormone when it gets dark and peaks in the early morning.

The circadian rhythm, also known as our body clock, relies on the change of melatonin within our body during the night to help regulate our sleeping patterns. 

When you take Circadin, it increases the amount of melatonin in your body, which helps you to fall asleep when it is dark in your new destination, thus helping you to regulate your sleep pattern.

Who can take Circadin?

Circadin is not suitable for everyone.

Do not take this medication without speaking to your doctor first if:

• You are allergic to melatonin or any of the other ingredients contained in this medication
• You have had an allergic reaction to melatonin or any other medicines in the past
• You suffer from lupus, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis or any other autoimmune condition
• You have any liver or kidney problems

This list may not be exhaustive. Read the patient information leaflet before you start taking Circadin for a full list of warnings.

Can you buy Circadin over the counter?

No, you must have been prescribed Circadin before you can purchase it. It is not available over the counter.

Can you buy Circadin online in the UK?

Yes, you can buy Circadin tablets online from Medicine Direct. We stock this medication to help people who will need to adjust their sleep patterns in a new time zone. However, as Circadin is a prescription-only medicine (POM), you must first complete an online consultation before you can order it from our pharmacy. This involves answering some questions so one of our doctors, pharmacists or prescribers can make sure that Circadin is suitable for you to take.

Order by 2pm and we can offer you next day delivery.

Circadin alternatives

Aside from taking medicine like Circadin, you can also reduce the symptoms of jet lag by trying some practical techniques, such as:

• Eating at regular times in your new time zone and not sticking to the times you would eat at home
• Staying awake until it is nighttime and not napping beforehand
• Staying outdoors as much as you can to be exposed to natural light