Slow-release melatonin tablet. Made in Finland. Unital Long Night tablets are different from ordinary tablets. A special formulation of Unital Long Night-tablet enables a slow release of melatonin in the stomach and gut. The tablet releases melatonin for 4 hours providing a longer night-time effect of melatonin than an ordinary tablet. Vegan Dairy & Lactose Free Gluten Free Sugar Free Melatonin alleviates falling asleep and feelings of jet lag. Melatonin is involved in maintaining the circadian rhythm which regulates the sleep-wake cycle and many other physiological processes including our immune system, hormones, and moods. Melatonin is one of the hormones that is naturally occurring in the human body. It prepares an individual for falling asleep. The hormone decreases the body temperature and alertness leading to typical sleepiness prior to falling asleep. Oral intake of melatonin has been found to help with a wide range of sleep disorders, such as jet lag, delayed sleep phase syndrome and insomnia caused by psychological or medical conditions.  Usage For falling asleep: Adults: 1 tablet in the evening. Tablet is swallowed whole with water. Take the tablet for example at 8-10 pm. For alleviation of feelings of jet lag: Adults: 1 tablet in the evenings close to bed-time on the first day of travel and on the following few days after arrival at the destination. The supplement is not for pregnant and lactating women and children. The dose should be taken at the same time in the evenings because the effects of melatonin are achieved with precise timing. Take the tablet two hours after a meal and don’t drink alcohol before, after or concurrently with melatonin tablets. Food supplement does not substitute a balanced and varied diet and healthy lifestyle.