Psychiatry and Clinical Psychopharmacology
SYMPOSIA ABSTRACTS

Clinical Uses of Melatonin in Children and Adolescents

1.

Trabzon Kanuni Training and Research Hospital Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic, Trabzon, Turkey

Psychiatry and Clinical Psychopharmacology 2017; 27: Supplement S216-S319
DOI: 10.1080/24750573.2017.1314599
Read: 1081 Downloads: 552 Published: 11 February 2021

 Melatonin is an indoleamine often used in children and adolescents. Melatonin is considered to be an effective clinical management for dyssomnias, sleep disorders present in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity, autism spectrum disorders, developmental delays. Quickacting capsules, controlled-release (CR) capsules, sublingual tablets and liquid forms are available. Melatonin is generally very well-tolerated in children and adolescents. The pharmacology, therapeutic applications, and side effects of melatonin are discussed.

Files
EISSN 2475-0581