Over the past decade, the number of children overdosing on melatonin, a sleep aid, has increased by 530%, according to a new study published by the CDC.
In the U.S., melatonin supplements are considered dietary supplements, which means they are accessible to the public without the regulations of a prescription drug.
According to the study's authors, "Increased sales, availability, and widespread use have likely resulted in increased access and exposure risk among children in the home."There have not yet been enough studies on melatonin and kids to know the full impact of the supplement, according to the NIH. With kids, because melatonin is a hormone, there is a possibility that taking it by supplement could impact hormonal development like puberty and menstruation, according to the NIH.3. Melatonin ingestion by a child is a medical emergency.
Symptoms of melatonin ingestion in kids includes abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting, excessive tiredness and labored breathing.4. Parents should store melatonin out of kids' reach.
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