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Does Melatonin Intake Result In Dilated Pupils In Children?

I believe the mother of my children is giving them melatonin. She has then Hal the week and I have them the other half. When the children come home there pupils are dilated and I am concerned. Would melatonin cause this and what can I do? They sleep just fine at my home.
Fri, 28 Sep 2018
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Hi,

There is no evidence that having Melatonin can give pupillary dilatation. You can't give Melatonin to kids without doctor's recommendation. You have no evidence that she is giving them.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka,
General & Family Physician
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Does Melatonin Intake Result In Dilated Pupils In Children?

Hi, There is no evidence that having Melatonin can give pupillary dilatation. You can t give Melatonin to kids without doctor s recommendation. You have no evidence that she is giving them. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician