Understand the Role of the First Rx Melatonin for Insomnia

July 2026

Slenyto (melatonin extended-release 1 mg and 5 mg tabs) will be the first prescription melatonin product in Canada.

But it won’t be for everyone. It’s for kids 2 to 17 years old with insomnia who have autism or Smith-Magenis syndrome (SMS)...a genetic disorder resulting in developmental, behavioural, and physical issues.

At least 80% of kids with these types of neurodevelopmental disabilities have sleep problems.

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Understand the Role of the First Rx Melatonin for Insomnia

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