Should Melatonin Be Given To Children Under Two Years Of Age?

Posted on Fri, 23 Mar 2018

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Question : Should melatonin be given to children under two years of age?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No. Children do not need melatonin.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Children so young do not need melatonin at all. Please do not give melatonin to a 2 year old child.

Hope I have answered your query.

Thank you.

Regards,
Dr. Yogesh D
General & Family Physician

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D