Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule

Melatonin (3mg)

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Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule is a medicine used in the treatment of insomnia and jet lag (a sleep disorder due to frequent travel to different time zones). It reduces jet lag symptoms such as irritability, indigestion, daytime tiredness, and sleep disturbances.

Written By Dr. Anuj Saini, MMST, MBBS,
Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS,
Last updated on 20 Jan 2026 | 02:00 AM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Melatonin (3mg)

Marketer

Now Foods

Storage

Store below 25°C

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Product introduction

Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule helps to synchronize the body’s biological day-night rhythm. It should be taken either 2 hours before or 2 hours after food, preferably at bedtime. However, it is advised to take it at a fixed time each day to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the blood. You should never skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medicine should not be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Some common side effects of this medicine include headache and drowsiness. It even causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It is important to note that this medicine should not be used for daily naps.

Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are suffering from any liver or kidney problems. You should avoid smoking and alcohol while using this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should not use this medicine. However, if the need arises, please consult your doctor before using it.

Uses of Now Vegicap

Treatment of Insomnia
Treatment of Jet lag

Benefits of Now Vegicap

Treatment of Insomnia
Insomnia is a condition where a person has difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule is often used to support better sleep in individuals facing this issue. It helps regulate the body’s natural sleep-wake cycle, making it easier to fall asleep at night and improving overall sleep quality without causing grogginess the next day.

Treatment of Jet lag
Jet lag occurs when traveling across time zones disrupts the body's internal clock, leading to sleep disturbances and fatigue. Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule can help reset this internal clock more quickly by signaling to the body that it is time to sleep, thus reducing the time it takes to adapt to a new schedule and improving alertness during travel.

Side effects of Now Vegicap

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Now

Headache
Sleepiness

How to use Now Vegicap

Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule is to be taken on an empty stomach.

How Now Vegicap works

Melatonin is a hormone produced by the body that synchronizes the body’s biological day-and-night rhythm. The biological rhythm can be disturbed by travelling across time zones. This is known as jet lag. The symptoms and their severity vary between individuals, but are generally worse and last longer the more time zones are crossed. Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule can help restore the normal day-and-night rhythm and reduce the symptoms.

Quick tips

Take it with or without food or at least 2 hours before bedtime.
It may affect the blood sugar level. Take caution while taking this medicine if you are suffering from diabetes.
It may cause dizziness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Smoking may make Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule less effective since it can increase the metabolism (breakdown) of it by the liver.
Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine, as it may decrease the activity of the drug.
Inform your doctor if you are taking seizure medicine, as Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule may increase the frequency of seizures.
Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule, suffering from liver or kidney disease, or if you have an intolerance to some sugars.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
However, based on the limited information available, it is advised that Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease.

Liver

UNSAFE

Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Now with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Fluvoxamine (Oral Route)

Do not consume Melatonin with Fluvoxamine. Fluvoxamine may raise blood levels of Melatonin.

Moderate

Alprazolam (Oral Route)

Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration or alertness until you know how the medicines affect you.

Moderate

Zolpidem (Oral Route)

Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration or alertness until you know how the medicines affect you.

Moderate

Diazepam (Injection Route)

Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration or alertness until you know how the medicines affect you.

Moderate

Clonazepam (Oral Route)

Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration or alertness until you know how the medicines affect you.

Frequently asked questions

What are the advantages of Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule over other sleep agents?

The advantages of Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule over other sleep agents include that this medicine does not make the patient develop tolerance (after some time of use of Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule, it is no longer effective at the same dose). Unlike other similar hypnotic drugs, Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule does not cause unwanted effects such as hangovers and physical dependence.

Does Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule cause weight gain?

Yes, it may cause weight gain, but it is uncommon. Consult your doctor if you are concerned about putting on weight after taking Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule.

Can I take Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule every night?

Yes, you can take it every night, but consult your doctor for the duration of treatment. If you are taking it for jet lag, you will be advised to take a minimum effective dose for 5 days only. In other cases of insomnia, it can be taken for a little longer, for about 3 months.

Does Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule affect blood pressure?

Yes, Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule may cause an increase in blood pressure, though it is an uncommon side effect. Therefore, if you are hypertensive, keep a watch on your blood pressure during treatment with Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule. Consult your doctor as soon as you notice a change in blood pressure.

Can I take Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule twice a day?

Usually, Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule is taken once a day, before going to bed. Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule is a natural hormone produced by the body, which peaks at its highest levels at night.

Can Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule cause palpitations?

Yes, Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule can cause palpitations but only rarely. If you have any concerns regarding palpitations, consult your doctor.

Can Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule cause withdrawal symptoms?

No, unlike other medicines used to help people fall asleep, Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule does not cause withdrawal symptoms.

Can Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule cause abnormal dreams? If yes, then why does it happen?

Abnormal dreams are an uncommon side effect of Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule. The reason for abnormal dreams is not known, but Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule increases the duration of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. This phase of sleep is usually associated with dreams. This increase in duration of REM could be the reason for abnormal dreams that occur while taking Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule.

Can Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule be used for jet lag?

Yes, Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule tablets can be used for treatment of jet-lag in adults. The biological day and night rhythm can be disturbed by travelling to countries lying in different time zones. This is known as jet-lag. The symptoms and their severity vary from person to person, but are generally worse and last longer the more time zones are crossed. Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule tablets can help restore the normal day-and-night rhythm and reduce the symptoms.

Can Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule wake you up?

Early morning awakening is a rare side effect of Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule. If this is persistent and is bothering you, consult your doctor.

Can Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule make you tired the next day?

Yes, tiredness may occur, but it is an uncommon side effect of Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule. Tell your doctor if this side effect worries you.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

3- alkylindoles

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Melatonin Receptor Agonists

References

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Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 857-58.
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Name: A)Now Foods
Address: A)395, S. Glen Ellyn Rd.,Bloomingdale IL, 60108, USA

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Name: Now Foods
Address: 395, S. Glen Ellyn Rd.,Bloomingdale IL, 60108

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Country of origin: United states

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Now Vegicap

Benefits of Now Vegicap

Side effects of Now Vegicap

How to use Now Vegicap

How Now Vegicap works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Fluvoxamine (Oral Route)

Alprazolam (Oral Route)

Zolpidem (Oral Route)

Diazepam (Injection Route)

Clonazepam (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

What are the advantages of Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule over other sleep agents?

Does Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule cause weight gain?

Can I take Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule every night?

Does Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule affect blood pressure?

Can I take Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule twice a day?

Can Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule cause palpitations?

Can Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule cause withdrawal symptoms?

Can Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule cause abnormal dreams? If yes, then why does it happen?

Can Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule be used for jet lag?

Can Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule wake you up?

Can Now Melatonin 3mg Veg Capsule make you tired the next day?

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