She has been ok'd to take up to 3 mg. I don't know that much about melatonin
My 5 year old just took 4 mg of melatonin. Do I need to take her to the er?
Question posted by sewnsew on 31 May 2013
Last updated on 30 May 2013
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DzooBaby
31 May 2013
It wont hurt her. Just keep an eye on her. She will likely be drowsy.
DzooBaby
31 May 2013
Toxicology
There is little or no evidence of any major toxicities with melatonin, even at high doses.
https://www.drugs.com/npp/melatonin.html
sewnsew
31 May 2013
thank you
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