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Magnesium Gummies

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TheSummerof25 · 19/08/2025 12:14

Is anyone using them and concerned re the presence of melatonin not on the ingredients list?

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/parents-and-caregivers-advised-to-stop-all-use-of-specific-brand-of-kids-magnesium-gummies-due-to-the-presence-of-an-undeclared-prescription-only-med

I use another brand but it looks almost identical. I would say it doesn’t seem to have a huge impact on my son’s ability to get to sleep although he doesn’t usually take it at bedtime.

Parents and caregivers advised to stop all use of specific brand of kids’ magnesium gummies due to the presence of an undeclared prescription-only medicine

Parents and caregivers who have purchased Nutrition Ignition Kids Magnesium Glycinate Gummies should stop giving them to children and safely dispose of any remaining product. It is recommended that advice be sought from a healthcare professional if a c...

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/parents-and-caregivers-advised-to-stop-all-use-of-specific-brand-of-kids-magnesium-gummies-due-to-the-presence-of-an-undeclared-prescription-only-med

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Sajacas · 20/08/2025 08:13

Thank you for posting that.
The company are clearly trying to get around the regulations concerning what is a medication vs supplement.
I wonder if the company will be prosecuted or fined?

TheSummerof25 · 20/08/2025 09:47

They have included melatonin and not listed it on the ingredients, so they’re doing more than that. I think it’s outrageous.

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