Neurohormone
Melatonin (Extended-Release)
White to off-white extended-release capsule contents
Typical Strength
0.5–10 mg/unit
Formulations
0 compounds
Formula
C₁₃H₁₆N₂O₂
Mol. Weight
232.28 g/mol
How It Works
Mechanism of action
Pineal neurohormone that binds MT1/MT2 receptors to regulate circadian rhythm and sleep onset. Extended-release compounding mimics the body's natural overnight curve, supporting sleep maintenance rather than just onset.
What compounding can change
When Melatonin (Extended-Release) is compounded for one patient, your prescriber can choose the concentration, combine it with other ingredients, and pick the base. Commercial products come in fixed strengths and bases.
Safety Considerations
Please note: Compounded medications require a prescription from a licensed prescriber for an individual patient. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. The FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness or quality. A compounded medication is not the same as, or a generic version of, any FDA-approved drug. This page is general information, not medical advice. Your prescriber decides whether a treatment is right for you and sets the final ingredients, strength and dosage form.