Melatonin

[GordonP]

Does anyone know if Melatonin is available over the counter in Thailand. Thank you in advance for any input.

[Jingthing]

Yes some places have it. The place I checked they had one brand and it was vastly overpriced. So I suggest order on lazada.com. Lots of choices and much better prices.

[tutsiwarrior]

I've seen Cicardin 2mg various places and vastly overpriced...they useta carry the same stuff at the popular pharmacy near soi Nana next to the gas station...imported and classified as a 'food supplement' which probably accounts for the price...

 

lazada.com have 'Natrol' 3 and 5mg for much cheaper, about the same as if you order from iHerb but without the shipping charges and delay...

 

 

[scubascuba3]

AliExpress also many options

[KhunBENQ]

3 hours ago, Jingthing said:

The place I checked they had one brand and it was vastly overpriced.

Was offered an imported Swiss brand for a silly price at a Boots store in Pattaya.

[KhunBENQ]

3 hours ago, Jingthing said:

So I suggest order on lazada.com

+1

Endless choices.

To your home in two to three days with standard delivery from Thailand.

No risk/hassle with overseas shipment.

https://www.lazada.co.th/shop-stress-anxiety-and-depression/

(or search for Melatonin)

[Jack Mountain]

Definitely iHerb.com, more then half the price compared to Lazada. (Natrol, 3mg, 240 pcs).

[lopburi3]

• Quote

  Insomnia. Research suggests that melatonin might provide relief from the inability to fall asleep and stay asleep (insomnia) by slightly improving your total sleep time, sleep quality and how long it takes you to fall asleep.

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements-melatonin/art-20363071

If using for above wish you luck as it did not appear to help me at all.  But "slightly" might be right.  In any case much less than a single tylenol tablet (which I was trying to avoid) for me. 

[Curt1591]

I found it a waste of money.

[GordonP]

Thanks for all the input. I am currently in UK where it is not available without a prescription whereas it is available over the counter across the water in France where I recently acquired a packet.

I haven't had an issue with sleeping before however my body clock has been out of sync (might be an age thing) since returning from a 8 month stint in LoS. It worked for me, sorting out my sleep pattern in a couple of days (just 1mg tabs). I am due to return to LoS soon and wanted to know availability just in case.

Thanks again to all for the info.