TGA safety alert on fake melatonin

The TGA has issued an updated safety advisory on counterfeit unregistered melatonin products. Testing has found significant discrepancies in the actual melatonin content compared with labelled amounts in some products, raising serious safety concerns for consumers, including the risk of accidental overdose and hospitalisation. Doctors have a key role in identifying and managing the risks linked with unregistered melatonin products and should advise patients accordingly, notes the TGA. Read more via: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/safety-monitoring-and-information/safety-alerts.