Is Melatonin Unavailable in Thailand Now?

[Henk Langeweg]

3 hours ago, racket said:

I spoke to a pharmacist and received some information regarding Melatonin, which explains why it's no longer available for online purchase. While it hasn't become illegal, its status has changed. In Thailand, Melatonin is no longer considered a supplement but rather a medicine, so it can only be bought from a pharmacy.

 

This change makes sense since medicines typically cannot be ordered online; they must be obtained from a pharmacist. This shift benefits pharmaceutical companies, allowing them to increase prices for Melatonin products that were once inexpensive. Therefore, if you want Melatonin, you'll need to purchase it from a pharmacy.

My farmacist says that you can buy only Thai brand melotonin, max 2mg strenght.

[Henk Langeweg]

ICYMI A few days ago I ordered Melatonin at iHerb. Per brand you can only order 1 tub but when you order a second tub from another brand then it's accepted.

[Henk Langeweg]

Just ordered Puritans pride 240 Tablet, 3mg, 580 Baht at Lazada ...

[racket]

On 4/17/2024 at 12:21 PM, Henk Langeweg said:

Just ordered Puritans pride 240 Tablet, 3mg, 580 Baht at Lazada ...

I couldn't find it. Can you send the link?

[racket]

On 4/10/2024 at 4:28 PM, Henk Langeweg said:

ICYMI A few days ago I ordered Melatonin at iHerb. Per brand you can only order 1 tub but when you order a second tub from another brand then it's accepted.

The issue with iHerb is that it ships internationally, and the shipping costs can exceed 200 baht.

[Henk Langeweg]

14 hours ago, racket said:

I couldn't find it. Can you send the link?

Sorry, no longer available message. I received it yesterday, I slipped through I guess.

[Neeranam]

https://www.amazon.com/Natrol-Melatonin-10Mg-Gummy-Count/dp/B079TD7HG2

 

I'm weaning myself off this drug. There are better options for sleep, not masking the root cause. 

[chiang mai]

Does anyone have a current link to buy 5mg Melatonin?

 

I tried iHerb but it doesn't allow the order to complete to Thailand. I'm currently using a very pricey Circadian from a Thai pharmacy and looking for a better option.

 

TIA

[msbkk]

Melatonin is still available at Line shopping within the Line application.

[racket]

3 hours ago, msbkk said:

Melatonin is still available at Line shopping within the Line application.

Yes, that's one way to get it. 

[anterian]

5-HTP is converted in the body to serotonin and can be bought at Lazada, iherb etc.

 

[CharlieH]

 sellers on Lazada.....example

 

https://s.lazada.co.th/s.J1zdW

[msbkk]

37 minutes ago, CharlieH said:

 sellers on Lazada.....example

 

https://s.lazada.co.th/s.J1zdW

extremely expensive and contains other ingredients,  only a very small quantity of Melatonin,  not enough to help to sleep

[racket]

On 10/2/2024 at 9:01 PM, CharlieH said:

 sellers on Lazada.....example

 

https://s.lazada.co.th/s.J1zdW

 

Out of stock, unfortunately.

[CharlieH]

L'theanine is another possibility. melatonin never worked that well for me but L-theanine did @ 200mg.

 

L-theanine is an amino acid commonly found in tea leaves, particularly green tea, and certain types of mushrooms. It is known for promoting relaxation without causing drowsiness. L-theanine is often used to reduce stress and anxiety, enhance focus, and improve sleep quality. When taken, it increases levels of serotonin, dopamine, and GABA, neurotransmitters involved in mood regulation and relaxation. It is also used to counteract the stimulating effects of caffeine, creating a balanced, calming effect while maintaining alertness. People often take L-theanine in supplement form.

[racket]

Melatonin seems to be back in stock, particularly on Lazada, after being unavailable for a while. I used to buy from Drk Melatonin through LINE, where a bottle of 3mg Melatonin with 240 tablets cost 589 baht. He's out of stock currently. On Lazada, the cheapest equivalent I found is 930 baht. Shopee still doesn’t sell anything related to Melatonin, so its availability on Lazada might be temporary. I’ve seen it come and go before, disappearing suddenly.

 

My go-to brand is Puritan’s Pride 3mg. I take it 30 minutes before bedtime, and it works wonders.

 

Since there aren’t many reviews for the Melatonin products on Lazada, I suspect this might be a short-lived opportunity before authorities or Lazada step in and restrict sales again.

 

Here's the general link: https://www.lazada.co.th/catalog/?q=Melatonin