Ingredient

Melatonin

Melatonin is a hormone that helps with sleep and is used as a hypnotic sedative.

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MFDS ingredient code M278007

What does it do?

Melatonin is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland in the brain and is involved in regulating the biological rhythm. In pharmaceuticals, it is primarily used as a hypnotic sedative to improve sleep disorders. Synthetically produced melatonin helps induce sleep.

Melatonin sends signals to the body's biological clock to indicate night and induce sleep. This helps improve difficulties in falling asleep and enhances sleep quality.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Unlike other sleeping pills, melatonin has effects similar to those of a natural hormone, resulting in relatively fewer side effects. Additionally, it has the function of regulating bodily rhythms, which helps with acclimatization to time differences.

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Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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