Methods of inducing sleep using melatonin

Details Methods of inducing sleep using melatonin Methods of inducing sleep using melatonin

1993-07-16

1995-09-12

Kumar, Shailendra

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

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514923, A61K 31405

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054496837

ABSTRACT:
Methods of inducing sleepiness and sleep in an individual by administering to that individual a single dose of melatonin sufficient to induce sleepiness and sleep in the individual.

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