| Melatonin Dosage for Cancer Care | ||||
| Oral | Starting Dosage | 20 mg daily | Max Dosage | 100 mg daily (Toxic dosage has never been reached) |
| Intravenous | Starting Dosage | 10 mg daily | Max Dosage | 50 mg daily (titrate by 10 mg until max dose is reached) |
| Topical | Starting Dosage | X | Max Dosage | X |
| Melatonin Dosage for Sleep Issues | ||||
| Oral | Starting Dosage | 1 mg daily | Max Dosage | 5 mg daily for sleep |
| Intravenous-IV melatonin for sleep is only appropriate if unable to absorb or administer orally | Starting Dosage | 10 mg daily | Max Dosage | 10 mg daily. |
| Topical | Starting Dosage | 2.5 mg daily | Max Dosage | 5 mg daily |
| Melatonin Dosage for Neurological Issues | ||||
| Oral | Starting Dosage | 10 mg daily | Max Dosage | 80 mg daily |
| Intravenous | Starting Dosage | 10 mg daily | Max Dosage | 50 mg daily (titrate by 10 mg until max dose is reached) |
| Topical | Starting Dosage | X | Max Dosage | X |