Melatonin supplement 3mg is a higher dosage of the product which is used to reduce sleeplessness or prevent insomnia. The 3mg supplement should only be used if the 1mg supplement is not working for you and this is much stronger and the side effects may be adverse with a higher dosage. You should therefore start with the melatonin supplement 1mg before moving to the 3mg. You can also increase the dosage up to 5mg if need be.

Melatonin supplement 3mg means that each of the tablets contains 3mg of melatonin. Other ingredients that may be contained are dibasic calcium phosphate and sodium starch glycolate among others.

The dosage is also taken just before bedtime and the supplements may come in a package of 90 or 240 tablets depending on the manufacturer.

Melatonin supplements are not allowed for pregnant mothers and due to its contraceptive properties may not be good for women who want to conceive. People with certain conditions such as epilepsy and heart diseases should also use the product with care and Melatonin supplement 3mg may not be good for the children. Apart from the tablets, Melatonin supplement 3mg is also available in liquid, spray, lozenge and softgel among others.