Melatonin Ultra 3 mg
by Schiff · tablet or pill · 300 tablets
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 0 20525 12168 4
- DSLD label 73240
- Serving 1 tablet
Melatonin Ultra 3 mg by Schiff lists 7 ingredients, 5 with an amount per serving of 1 tablet, such as 5 mg of vitamin B6, 52 mg of calcium, 3 mg of melatonin and 25 mg of L-theanine; 2 sit inside a blend without their own amounts. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on May 24, 2017.
What is in Melatonin Ultra 3 mg?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 tablet. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B6 (Form: as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) | 5 mg | 250% | 51% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg). |
| Calciumas Dicalcium PhosphateCalcium (Form: as Dicalcium Phosphate) | 52 mg | 5% | 71% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg). |
| Melatonin | 3 mg | 38% of 1,557 products listing melatonin give more (median 3 mg). | |
| L-Theanine | 25 mg | 93% of 1,602 products listing theanine give more (median 100 mg). | |
| Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid | 25 mg | 87% of 744 products listing GABA give more (median 100 mg). | |
| Proprietary Herbal Blend | 8.5 mg | ||
| Chamomile extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Valerian Extract | in the blend, no amount given |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 73240 (entered May 24, 2017), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:
- 93% of the 1,602 products that print an amount of theanine list more than its 25 mg of L-theanine (filed by NIH under theanine) (median 100 mg).
- 87% of the 744 products that print an amount of GABA list more than its 25 mg of gamma-aminobutyric acid (filed by NIH under GABA) (median 100 mg).
The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.
Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.
Which products have the closest formulas?
2 products list the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.
- Melatonin UltraSchiff same ingredients
- Sweet SlumberSchiff same ingredients
- Melatonin Ultra Berry Cream FlavorSchiff 5 shared, 77% alike
- Sleep AidPhysician's Choice 5 shared, 76% alike
- Sleep Support With MelatoninVitamer Laboratories 6 shared, 71% alike
- Sleep Support with MelatoninNatural Healthy Concepts 6 shared, 71% alike
Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.
What does the label say about taking it?
Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.
- Directions
- Directions: For best results take one (1) tablet at bedtime or as recommended by your health care professional.
- Warnings
- Warning: Not intended for use by pregnant or lactating woman, individuals with autoimmune conditions, depressive disorders, endocrine disorders, serous illness, or other drug use. Seek advice from your health care practitioner prior to use if under medical supervision, taking tranquilizers or sedatives, or taking more than 10 mg of melatonin per day.
- Not to be taken by individuals under the age of 18.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Guaranteed: No added sugar (sucrose, fructose, lactose), salt (sodium chloride), yeast, wheat, gluten or milk. No preservatives or artificial flavors.
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place with lid tightly closed.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 73240.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Coating, Silicon Dioxide, Croscarmellose Sodium, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Natural flavor.
How many labels does Melatonin Ultra 3 mg have?
One label is on file, entered on May 24, 2017.
- Label 73240 (current) Entered May 24, 2017 · on the market · 300 tablets · UPC 0 20525 12168 4
DSLD also links this label to: Melatonin Ultra (package size difference, same product).
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Schiff Nutrition Group, Inc. (manufacturer), Salt Lake City , UT. All Schiff products.