Overview

• MHRA testing of two batches revealed each Nutrition Ignition Kids Magnesium Glycinate Gummy contained between 1.5 mg and 1.7 mg of melatonin despite no mention on the label.
• The product was sold online as a dietary supplement for children aged four and above with packaging advising one to two gummies per day.
• Melatonin is a prescription-only medicine in the UK and typical pediatric dosing begins at 1 mg, increasing to a maximum of 5 mg under clinical supervision.
• The MHRA has worked with online retailers to withdraw all listings and is instructing parents to stop using the gummies and return any remaining stock to pharmacies for secure disposal.
• Caregivers are advised to watch for side effects such as drowsiness, headache, dizziness and nausea and to report any adverse reactions through the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.