Product Image

Melatonin 10 mg

The Vitamin Shoppe
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(105 ratings)
Melatonin 10 mg
Product Image
Score70
A simple but high-dose 10 mg melatonin tablet. Clear labeling does not offset the increased risk of next-day grogginess and poor dose flexibility.
How scoring works
Quantity:60 Tablet(s) • (60 servings)
Goals:
Sleep Support

Score 70

A simple but high-dose 10 mg melatonin tablet. Clear labeling does not offset the increased risk of next-day grogginess and poor dose flexibility.
How scoring works
$15.99($0.26 per serving)
iHerb
$ 15.99
Report prices

Analysis

Melatonin is the only meaningful sleep active at 10 mg, making the formula easy to understand. The tablet provides no sustained-release feature for overnight maintenance.

A 10 mg amount is aggressive for routine use and leaves little room for individualized dosing. Many users may experience lingering drowsiness, headache, or unusually vivid dreams at this level.

The product fits only adults who have a specific reason for a high dose and know they tolerate it. Most new users would be better served by a lower-dose tablet that can be adjusted gradually.

Who is it for
  • Adults specifically directed to use high-dose melatonin
  • Experienced users who already tolerate 10 mg
  • People who can avoid all other sedatives
Best for
  • High-dose sleep-onset support when specifically appropriate
  • Single-tablet convenience
  • Not a conservative first melatonin product

Pros

  • Single-ingredient sleep formula
  • Clearly states the 10 mg amount
  • One-tablet serving

Cons

  • Dose is far above a conservative starting level
  • No sustained-release feature
  • Poor dose flexibility
  • Higher risk of next-day effects

Warnings

  • The 10 mg melatonin serving may cause morning grogginess, vivid dreams, headache, or impaired alertness
  • Do not combine melatonin with alcohol, sedatives, or other sleep products without professional guidance
  • Do not drive or operate machinery after taking it
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding users should seek medical guidance before using melatonin

Nutrient quality

50 Moderate impact

The melatonin amount is substantially higher than many users need for sleep timing. A focused formula avoids padding, but the basic tablet does not offset the aggressive dose.

.

Ingredient transparency

90 Highest impact

The active amount and ingredient name are clear without a proprietary blend. Serving information is straightforward, but a separate excipient list is not supplied.

.

Customer satisfaction

64 Moderate impact

The supplied average rating and rating volume indicate positive but less certain satisfaction. No issue-level feedback was supplied, so repeated complaints or purpose fit cannot be verified.

.

Value for money

71 High impact

The serving cost is moderate for a simple melatonin tablet. The focused formula helps, but lower-dose alternatives may provide better practical value.

.
Report analysis

Goals

Sleep Support
Impact
High effect
A+ Goal FitD- Strength of SupportD- CoverageA- Formula Quality
Melatonin · 10 mg

Melatonin directly supports circadian timing and is highly relevant when falling asleep is the main concern. The label clearly discloses the full amount in one tablet.

The 10 mg dose is much higher than the range often sufficient for circadian support and may increase morning grogginess. A basic hard tablet also lacks fast-dissolve or sustained-release features.

Study evidence
Melatonin Supportive 181 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calcium (Dicalcium Phosphate)
74 mg
Melatonin
10 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Sugar Free Women
Report overview
Melatonin · 10 mg OverallScore44
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyC Value

The 10 mg amount is well above the physiological range and may increase morning grogginess. The hard-pressed tablet may dissolve more slowly and offers no sustained-release support. Average cost cannot offset the limited delivery technology and high dose.

Loading alternative details
Report alternatives

Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Meta-analysis: melatonin for the treatment of primary sleep disorders.
    Ferracioli-Oda E; Qawasmi A; Bloch MH · PloS one · 2013
    Meta-analysis1,683 participants19 studies pooledSleep Support forMelatonin
  2. Efficacy on sleep parameters and tolerability of melatonin in individuals with sleep or mental disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Salanitro M; Wrigley T; Ghabra H; de Haan E; Hill CM; Solmi M; Cortese S · Neuroscience and biobehavioral reviews · 2022
    Meta-analysis1,998 participants34 studies pooledSleep Support forMelatonin
  3. Exogenous melatonin as a treatment for secondary sleep disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Li T; Jiang S; Han M; Yang Z; Lv J; Deng C; Reiter RJ; Yang Y · Frontiers in neuroendocrinology · 2019
    Meta-analysis205 participants7 studies pooledSleep Support forMelatonin
  4. Efficacy of melatonin with behavioural sleep-wake scheduling for delayed sleep-wake phase disorder: A double-blind, randomised clinical trial.
    Sletten TL; Magee M; Murray JM; Gordon CJ; Lovato N; Kennaway DJ; Gwini SM; Bartlett DJ; Lockley SW; Lack LC; Grunstein RR; Rajaratnam SMW; Delayed Sleep on Melatonin (DelSoM) Study Group · PLoS medicine · 2019
    Randomized trial116 participantsSleep Support forMelatonin
  5. Melatonin treatment for age-related insomnia.
    Zhdanova IV; Wurtman RJ; Regan MM; Taylor JA; Shi JP; Leclair OU · The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism · 2001
    Randomized trial30 participantsSleep Support forMelatonin
  6. Effects of melatonin on postoperative sleep quality: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and trial sequential analysis.
    Tsukinaga A; Mihara T; Takeshima T; Tomita M; Goto T · Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthesie · 2023
    Meta-analysis516 participants8 studies pooledSleep Support forMelatonin
  7. Unintended consequences: college students' melatonin usage, sleep disturbance, and depressive symptoms.
    Peltz JS; Rogge R · Sleep and biological rhythms · 2025
    Cohort study331 participantsSleep Support forMelatonin
  8. The Effectiveness of Melatonin for Sleep Disturbances in Parkinson' Disease: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Yousef O; Abouelmagd ME; Khaddam H; Shbani A; Yousef R; Meshref M; Hanafi I · Journal of sleep research · 2026
    Meta-analysis409 participants8 studies pooledSleep Support forMelatonin
  9. Nightly treatment of primary insomnia with prolonged release melatonin for 6 months: a randomized placebo controlled trial on age and endogenous melatonin as predictors of efficacy and safety.
    Wade AG; Ford I; Crawford G; McConnachie A; Nir T; Laudon M; Zisapel N · BMC medicine · 2010
    Randomized trial791 participantsSleep Support forMelatonin
  10. Effects of exogenous melatonin on sleep: a meta-analysis.
    Brzezinski A; Vangel MG; Wurtman RJ; Norrie G; Zhdanova I; Ben-Shushan A; Ford I · Sleep medicine reviews · 2005
    Meta-analysis284 participants8 studies pooledSleep Support forMelatonin