Melatonin is made from an essential amino acid called tryptophan, melatonin is also known as the sleep hormone, this medication is compounded into capsules standard release and slow controlled release, troches and liquid oral suspensions. Melatonin is a schedule 4 medication requiring a doctors prescription. To treat jet lag in adults aged 18 years or older with an immediate release compounded preparation containing 5mg or less of melatonin to be taken on the plane at bedtime of the final destination. Melatonin can…