Swallow it whole. Do not swallow the orally disintegrating tablet whole. Allow it to dissolve in your mouth without chewing. If desired, you may drink liquid to help swallow the dissolved tablet.

What's the best way to take melatonin?

Use melatonin sleep supplements wisely and safely.

Take 1 to 3 milligrams two hours before bedtime. To ease jet lag, try taking melatonin two hours before your bedtime at your destination, starting a few days before your trip.

Why do you dissolve melatonin under your tongue?

Supplemental melatonin helps regulate circadian rhythms and improve sleep quality, especially when the problem is related to certain sleep disturbances and jet lag. Using melatonin in sublingual tablet (that dissolves under the tongue) allows it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream.