Advice

in the absence of a submission from the holder of the marketing authorisation:

melatonin (Slenyto®) is not recommended for use within NHSScotland.

Indication under review: treatment of insomnia in children and adolescents aged 6-17 years with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) where sleep hygiene measures have been insufficient.

The holder of the marketing authorisation has not made a submission to SMC regarding this product in this indication.

As a result, we cannot recommend its use within NHSScotland.

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Medicine details

Medicine name:
melatonin (Slenyto)
SMC ID:
SMC2882
Indication:

Treatment of insomnia in children and adolescents aged 6-17 years with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) where sleep hygiene measures have been insufficient.

Pharmaceutical company
Flynn Pharma Ltd
BNF chapter
Central nervous system
Submission type
Non submission
Status
Not recommended
Date advice published
10 November 2025