People with sleep problems such as insomnia can take a synthetic version of melatonin for short periods to help them fall asleep. In the UK, melatonin is classified as a medicine and not a dietary supplement, meaning it requires a prescription from a doctor. also saw listings for melatonin skin patches and teas, which seemed to avoid detection by online platforms and health retailers. We work diligently to prevent and remove unsafe product listings through seller compliance audits, block filter algorithms, AI-supported monitoring by in-house specialists, and close partnerships with regulators. As you noted, many of the melatonin products you identified had already been detected and removed before your inquiry.

Source: Daily Mail February 10, 2026 00:19 UTC