Is Melatonin Unavailable in Thailand Now?

[how241]

11 hours ago, Sheryl said:

 

Puritan Pride is my preferred brand. And personally, I take a full 10mg. But YMMV. 

 

There have been some anecdotal reports from people buying on Lazada (unspecified which seller) that product seemed fake. So please update if it works for you and, if so, specify the seller. (Lazada is just a platform not a merchant, so quite possible to get different quality products using it depending on the store/seller). 

I haven't tried it yet but will report back later after I use it for several days. I also bought Magnesium Glycinate, as some say that is also a good sleep aid.  Haven't tried either yet.  I was concerned about 'copies' so I gave ChatGPT all the bottle info and it confirmed that these were all Puritan Pride code numbers although it someone was making a copy I would imagine they would also copy the correct code numbers. The bottle and label appeared perfect BUT when I opened it the inner seal came off as if it was not glued on.  Being so hot here I have found that many tapes and glues don't adhere well, so I don't know what to think. Some people 'joke' that nothing in Thailand is real unless its's a copy.

[madone]

11 hours ago, Sheryl said:

 

Puritan Pride is my preferred brand. And personally, I take a full 10mg. But YMMV. 

 

There have been some anecdotal reports from people buying on Lazada (unspecified which seller) that product seemed fake. So please update if it works for you and, if so, specify the seller. (Lazada is just a platform not a merchant, so quite possible to get different quality products using it depending on the store/seller). 

I have received counterfeit puritan pride melatonin from lazada.

I herb is the only viable source right now, the lazada sellers are far too hit and miss. 

[madone]

10 minutes ago, how241 said:

I was concerned about 'copies' so I gave ChatGPT all the bottle info

 

Seriously, wtf is wrong with people? 

 

[how241]

1 hour ago, madone said:

I have received counterfeit puritan pride melatonin from lazada.

Can you please explain or show why you believe the product was counterfeit.  Thank you

[how241]

1 hour ago, madone said:

Seriously, wtf is wrong with people? 

What is so wrong with checking if the code #'s are correct. Please explain. Thanks

[madone]

2 minutes ago, how241 said:

What is so wrong with checking if the code #'s are correct. Please explain. Thanks

Relying on ChatGPT is the issue.

 

 

[how241]

2 minutes ago, madone said:

Relying on ChatGPT is the issue.

 

 

Ok....ChatGPT was able to positively confirm that both the bar code and other bottle info was Puritan used numbers BUT they could have been copied too.  Unfortunately, I don't believe that there is any way to 100% confirm genuine products, especially here, in the land of excellent copies. Did you feel that your Lazada product was a copy based on your personal experience?  The way it made you feel? Thanks

[madone]

4 minutes ago, how241 said:

Can you please explain or show why you believe the product was counterfeit.  Thank you

 

The bottle was a darker blue, the label wasn't printed at the same resolution, and the pills were the wrong shape. As someone who used the product before, I noticed the difference right away, I might not have otherwise.   

[timoti]

On 6/29/2025 at 8:36 AM, NoshowJones said:

I recently bought melatonin from Lazada for on the plane and it 100% did not work, does that mean it is probably fake? The time before that, the same bottle worked very well, but may I emphasis that it was only for on the plane and jetlag.

Do not buy any supplement from Lazada or shoppee. They are scamming people with fake bottles and fake pills inside. I have the original and I compared the bottle was different size and the pills are different also in color and size and the weight of the entire bottle was also wrong. I disputed and Lazada asked the seller to provide certificate of authenticity, they couldn't. 

 

Check the reviews, it's all fake like: good.......

 

 

[timoti]

10 minutes ago, madone said:

 

The bottle was a darker blue, the label wasn't printed at the same resolution, and the pills were the wrong shape. As someone who used the product before, I noticed the difference right away, I might not have otherwise.   

It's exactly my experience. Only iherb is 100 legit so I won't buy supplements from these platforms here.

[madone]

20 minutes ago, timoti said:

It's exactly my experience. Only iherb is 100 legit so I won't buy supplements from these platforms here.

There is no point to using another platform when iHerb sources directly from the manufacturer and is actually cheaper if your purchase is enough to qualify for free shipping. i think its 1500 baht