Webmd is melatonin good for insomnia
Melatonin supplements are sometimes used to treat jet lag or sleep problems (insomnia). Scientists are also looking at other good uses for melatonin, such as: 1  Treating seasonal affective disorder (SAD).2  Helping to control sleep patterns for people who work night shifts.n most cases, melatonin supplements are safe in low doses for short-term and long-term use. But be sure to talk with your doctor about taking them. Children and pregnant or nursing women should not take melatonin without talking to a doctor first. Melatonin does have side effects.
BY MOUTH: View Sources. 1  For insomnia: 2  0.3-5 mg at bedtime is a typical dose. 3  In children with insomnia due to delayed sleep onset, melatonin 5 mg at 6:00 PM daily. 4  In children with developmental disorders (including cerebral palsy, autism, and mental retardation), melatonin 5 mg at 8:00 PM daily. For insomnia: 2  0.3-5 mg at bedtime is a typical dose. 3  In children with insomnia due to delayed sleep onset, melatonin 5 mg at 6:00 PM daily.