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Alert: Unregistered Melatonin Products Found Overdosing Consumers

9/29/2025

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The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) issued an alert after eight unregistered melatonin products showed up to four times the listed amount.
A rise in melatonin overdoses prompted the alert.
Consumers should stop using these products and return them to pharmacies for safe disposal.
The TGA recommends prescription-only melatonin, especially for children, and clinicians must manage related risks.

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The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) issued an alert after eight unregistered melatonin products showed up to four times the listed amount.
A rise in melatonin overdoses prompted the alert.
Consumers should stop using these products and return them to pharmacies for safe disposal.
The TGA recommends prescription-only melatonin, especially for children, and clinicians must manage related risks.