Like all medicines, melatonin can cause side effects, but most people will not have any side effects. Sominex is based on promethazine rather than diphenhydramine, but other than that its usage and effects are very similar to Nytol One-A-Night. This herbal sleeping tablet from UK company Nutrienne gets as close as possible, with its plant-based melatonin equivalent derived from Montmorency cherry. Unless otherwise specified, the goods and services offered on this site are intended for citizens of the Republic of South African only. So this is not a long-term solution to insomnia (the official maximum use is two weeks), but it’s perfect for short-term sleep problems, such as the week from hell or Bonfire Night (which some may say is the same thing).

The body converts it to serotonin, so it’s used in herbal remedies for depression, anxiety and insomnia. Then, the hormone melatonin is released, and this initiates a series of events that finishes with sleep.There are several factors at play surrounding how easy it is for us to get to sleep and how good that sleep quality is. Another says: “I didn’t find any immediate noticeable effects, but as the days went on they did start helping me relax at night until I now go to sleep with no problem. But valerian root is not addictive, and there are users who happily admit to taking Kalms for “months” without them stopping working. As well as making you drowsy and helping you sleep, these types of sleeping pill may also soothe your allergies.

One of our recommendations, Neuro Night Complex from UK company Nu U Nutrition, contains a plant-based “natural melatonin” derived from cherries. As well as sleep-inducing ingredients Valerian root, chamomile and oat straw, it also contains 15 families of fermented live cultures, designed to rebalance the microbes in your gut. It probably depends on your body’s individual response to the particular ingredients in those capsules but after trying many ma. If you’ve been struggling with stress, I’d say an OTC medication with a calming effect is your best option.The terms will be governed by and interpreted according to the laws of the Republic of South Africa without giving effect to any principles of conflict of law.

It may take quite some time to come off them completely but it is usually better than going "cold turkey".If any term is void, unenforceable, or illegal, the term will be severed and the remainder of the terms will be effective. You or the person who's unwell may also have a rash that's swollen, raised, itchy, blistered or peeling. If all else fails and you’re still struggling to sleep and relax in general, we have a few products here at Holland and Barrett that could help you out. Skip down the page to discover our recommended sleeping pills and herbal sleep aids, and to read our mini-reviews. When paying using PayFast Instant EFT, the communication process between you and your bank shall occur as it would when conducting an EFT with the Bank.