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2. More parents are giving their kids melatonin, new study shows

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   A new survey shows more parents are giving their school-age children melatonin supplements. ... The older the child, the greater the dosage: preschoolers took as much as 2 milligrams, while ...

3. Melatonin as a medication and supplement - Wikipedia

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   Melatonin is also available as an over-the-counter dietary supplement in many countries. It is available in both immediate-release and less commonly prolonged-release forms. The compound is available in supplements at doses ranging from 0.3 mg to 10 mg or more. It is also possible to buy raw melatonin powder by the weight. [39]

4. 1 in 5 children under the age of 14 take melatonin ... - AOL

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   News of more families turning to melatonin to help restless kids comes after sleep specialists urged parents to consult doctors before melatonin use. 1 in 5 children under the age of 14 take ...

5. Melatonin - Wikipedia

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   Melatonin, an indoleamine, is a natural compound produced by various organisms, including bacteria and eukaryotes. [1] Its discovery in 1958 by Aaron B. Lerner and colleagues stemmed from the isolation of a substance from the pineal gland of cows that could induce skin lightening in common frogs.

6. Clark's rule - Wikipedia

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   The procedure is to take the child's weight in pounds, divide by 150 lb, and multiply the fractional result by the adult dose to find the equivalent child dosage.For example, if an adult dose of medication calls for 30 mg and the child weighs 30 lb, divide the weight by 150 (30/150) to obtain 1/5 and multiply 1/5 times 30 mg to get 6 mg.

7. Lots of parents give their kids melatonin, new research finds ...

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   One expert says the sleep aid is "overused" by some families.

8. Experts Don't Actually Know If Melatonin Is Safe for ... - AOL

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   Melatonin overdoses in kids are on the rise. A top sleep expert on inaccurate labels and what parents should do before using these supplements with their kids.

9. British National Formulary for Children - Wikipedia

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   The BNF for Children developed from the British National Formulary (BNF), which prior to 2005 had provided information on the treatment of children, with the doses largely determined by calculations based on the body weight of the child. The guidance was provided by pharmacists and doctors whose expertise was in the care of adults.