Amid explosion in popularity of melatonin to help kids sleep, parents told not to buy it online


Experts have noticed an "exponential rise" in children being given melatonin to help them sleep but say parents shouldn't buy it online.

Melatonin is a hormone produced by the brain after dark that regulates the circadian rhythm or body clock. In Australia, it's a prescription medication for people under the age of 55.

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved prescription-only melatonin for use in children between two and 18 with autism spectrum disorder.

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