Methods of treating circadian rhythm phase disorders
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1. A dosage form comprising a sustained release melatonin formulation having a total dose of melatonin that is less than 1 mg, wherein a portion of the total dose of melatonin provided is in a sustained-release form and a portion of the total dose of melatonin provided is in an immediate release form, wherein the formulation provides at least 1% bioavailable melatonin and wherein the dosage form produces a plasma concentration profile for melatonin that mimics the normal nighttime melatonin plasma concentration profile when administered to a human.
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Abstract
Methods for treating circadian rhythm disorders and sleep disorders are described. The method involves oral administration of a sustained release composition of melatonin to produce a normal melatonin pattern when the normal pattern has been disrupted or is missing.
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- 1. A dosage form comprising a sustained release melatonin formulation having a total dose of melatonin that is less than 1 mg, wherein a portion of the total dose of melatonin provided is in a sustained-release form and a portion of the total dose of melatonin provided is in an immediate release form, wherein the formulation provides at least 1% bioavailable melatonin and wherein the dosage form produces a plasma concentration profile for melatonin that mimics the normal nighttime melatonin plasma concentration profile when administered to a human.
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