A warning about melatonin products
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (379364)
Rockingham, Australia
March 17, 2026 8:24am CST
I’ve never taken melatonin products but about a month ago the Australian Border Force confiscated 150,000 units of melatonin.
These imported products were unregistered and had come into the country legally but, after testing, significant discrepancies were found between the actual melatonin content as opposed to what was on the label. Some products had four times the amount of melatonin that was listed on the label.
The imported products, whether tablets, capsules or gummies, are much cheaper than those from pharmacies. However, over the last twelve months, there has been a dramatic increase in calls made to poisons hotlines regarding children and melatonin ingestion.
There is always something to worry about, isn’t there?
The photo is mine of Blue. He looks like he might have had too much melatonin.
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@DaddyEvil (173528)
• United States
17 Mar
I used to take Melatonin when I was under a lot of stress at a job. It did help me sleep but left me groggy the next day.
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@DaddyEvil (173528)
• United States
18 Mar
@JudyEv I was always fighting my natural inclination to stay awake at night and sleep during the daytime. I'm glad I don't have to fight that inclination anymore.
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@JudyEv (379364)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Mar
@DaddyEvil Vince stresses a bit about not sleepiing but I tell him we can always during the day - or any time we want.
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@BarBaraPrz (51743)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
17 Mar
I recently read a story where an Aussie character was called Blue, because he had red hair... just like your little kitty there. 
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@snowy22315 (207076)
• United States
17 Mar
He does, yeah read it can contribute to heart problems too
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@toniganzon (76917)
• Philippines
18 Mar
He does but let's hope not.
It's been years that I don't take any supplements at all. I have not taken anything with melatonin.
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@toniganzon (76917)
• Philippines
18 Mar
@JudyEv I have never tried anything to help me sleep. I don't know why I have always been afraid to take any supplement for sleeping without consulting a doctor.
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@coolimrose (656)
• Australia
19 Mar
@JudyEv That's when it has reached the stage of addiction
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@Tampa_girl7 (54708)
• United States
17 Mar
Blue looks so peaceful. I have never used a sleep aid.
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@JudyEv (379364)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Mar
Mostly I just toss and turn. Blue used to get into some very funny positions when it was hot.
@aninditasen (18177)
• Raurkela, India
18 Mar
It's not safe to take such tablets or medicines. I think they shouldn't allow such medicines in your country.
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@JudyEv (379364)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Mar
@aninditasen They are looking into this now but there are thousands of products coming in.
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@aninditasen (18177)
• Raurkela, India
20 Mar
@JudyEv The Australian government should monitor online products being sold.
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@freelancermariagrace (29340)
• Philippines
18 Mar
I avoid taking melatonin because I’m scared about potential harm to my kidneys or side effects. By the way, Blue definitely looked like he is taking melatonin. Haha
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@freelancermariagrace (29340)
• Philippines
18 Mar
@JudyEv, Same here. It might have side effects, so it’s better to avoid using it. Haha
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@wolfgirl569 (134086)
• Marion, Ohio
17 Mar
He looks comfortable. I have never taken that
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@moffittjc (128306)
• Gainesville, Florida
17 Mar
I always worry about the actual content of medications, vitamins, supplements and similar items, versus the stated content. In the US, much of that industry is not regulated at all, and so there can be all kinds of discrepancies in what a product says its ingredients are versus what you are actually getting. For that reason, I try to avoid things like that if I can.
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@moffittjc (128306)
• Gainesville, Florida
20 Mar
@JudyEv There’s no doubt there are some trusted companies out there, and I’m sure they are very successful because of that. But it’s getting harder and harder to find trustworthy businesses these days.
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@JudyEv (379364)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Mar
Men with red hair are often called 'Blue' in Australia. I guess it's just one of our quirks.
@LindaOHio (220432)
• United States
18 Mar
Lovely kitty. Melatonin doesn't work for me.
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@Ineeddentures (31492)
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17 Mar
So save me from googling
Why would I have a melatonin gummy?
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@Ineeddentures (31492)
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18 Mar
@JudyEv
Oh I was barking up the wrong tree lol
I thought it was something to do with the skin
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