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Natrol Melatonin 1 mg Fast Dissolve Tablets, Strawberry
Exact product checkedGTIN 00047469063245 · checked 2026-07-26
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How to read this report
What this is. We compare what a listing claims against what public records show — label arithmetic, barcode registries, NIH’s label catalog, FDA enforcement data, certification registries, and published research. Every statement below traces to one of those.
What the states mean. Confirmed = an outside source agrees. Contradicted = an outside source disagrees. Caution = something needs explaining. No data = we looked and found nothing — a gap, not a strike.
What it is not. A clean record is not an endorsement and never proof a product works. A thin record is not an accusation. We publish evidence and gaps; the conclusion is yours. Nothing here is medical advice.
Something wrong? Every figure is meant to be checkable — sources are named and linked. Send a correction and we’ll fix the record.
Panel, decoded
The 1 mg melatonin claim matches the panel
MARKETING1 mg — listing title
PANELMelatonin 1 mg — same amount
matches panelWe did the comparison: the listing claims 1 mg of melatonin, and the listing-image panel shows 1 mg melatonin 1 tablet. Those amounts agree. This is internal consistency, not independent lab testing.
| Panel row | Amount | %DV | What to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melatonin | 1 mg * | — |
FDA rules (21 CFR 101.36) require the amount of each dietary ingredient per serving unless hidden in a listed “proprietary blend” (legal, but a transparency yellow flag). A label stating no amount at all is non-compliant — a checkable red flag. This panel states amounts; any remaining comparison concerns the front-label framing.
vision:google/gemini-flash-1.5 Amounts are shown as listed panel data, not independently lab-tested contents.
Every check we ran
Confirmed evidence
What checked out1
These checks found support in the public record. They confirm specific facts, not the product as a whole.
Confirmed
Documented concerns
What needs caution0
These are documented contradictions or claims that need more evidence. They are separate from missing data.
No contradictions or product-specific cautions were found at this check depth.
Unresolved public record
What is still missing8
We looked for these signals but could not settle them from public sources. A gap is not a strike.
Multiple USPTO brand-owner records are shown
USPTO returned multiple live supplement-class records for the exact brand wordmark: NATROL, INC., Natrol, Inc., Natrol LLC. These records answer who owns registrations for the brand; the separate product-to-owner or manufacturer link remains open.
Panel amounts are awaiting a clearer image read
The current image extraction saved 1 ingredient name(s) but no usable amounts. This is a LookCloser processing gap, not evidence that the brand withheld the numbers; dose arithmetic is withheld until the panel is re-read.
Research context is available for the listed ingredients
Published sources describe how melatonin have been studied. This is ingredient context only; the record does not establish that this product delivers the studied dose or outcome. Sources: NIH NCCIH — Melatonin, PubMed search: melatonin dose sleep onset.
FDA recall appears in this brand's history
This recall is not about the product on this page. Natrol, LLC recalled a different product on April 8, 2021. FDA has since closed that case. The recalled item was “Natrol Melatonin 3 mg, Tab 60 White bottle with purple flip-top cap. Fall asleep faster, Stay asleep longer, 100$ Drug Free 1 Tablet 20 minutes before bedtime. Manufactured by N”. FDA recorded the reason as “One lot of ALA 300 mg Cap-50 were labeled at Melatonin 3 mg Tab-60”. Verify at FDA’s recall database.
Public label filing not saved
This record does not currently hold an matched to this exact product public label filing for the exact product. That is a LookCloser coverage gap, not evidence that no filing exists.
This item belongs to a catalog variation family
The paid catalog links this exact item to a parent listing. Review counts on public product pages may be shared across sizes, flavors, or other variants, so the count history is listing context — not evidence that reviewers received or tested this exact variant.
180-day review-count history is on file
Exact-listing history records written-review counts from 1,661 on 2026-02-02 to 1,699 on 2026-07-17 (net +38). Count movements can reflect sales, listing variants, collection resets, or moderation; this history does not establish whether reviews are authentic.
Barcode record is too sparse to confirm identity
Open Food Facts resolves 047469063245 to "melatonin" (brand not supplied), but that record lacks enough exact brand/product detail to confirm or contradict this listing.
What to ask and check
What would settle the open questions
Why is this shown?
Everything we couldn’t verify is something a person can still ask about. Rather than leave gaps sitting as dead ends, we turn each one into a specific question — the exact document, citation, or number that would settle it — plus the things you can confirm yourself with the bottle in your hand.
Ask the brand or seller
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Is this label filed with NIH’s Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD)?
Filing is voluntary, so absence proves nothing — but a filed label puts the full ingredient table on public record where anyone can read it.
2
Were the endorsing professionals compensated, and what exactly did they review?
An endorsement can be genuine and still not mean the product was tested. Ask whether they reviewed the formula, the manufacturing, or only the marketing.
Most brands and sellers publish a contact route. A clear answer adds evidence to the record; no answer leaves the question open.
Check for yourself — no one’s permission needed
1
Compare the panel on the bottle in your hand to the one shown in this record.
Ours was read from listing photos and can contain reading errors. The physical label is the source of truth — if they disagree, tell us and we’ll correct the record.
2
Scan the barcode on the package and confirm it reads 047469063245.
A mismatch between the barcode on the box and the one on the listing is worth pausing over — it can indicate a different variant, a repack, or a counterfeit.
3
Check the lot number and expiry on the bottle against any COA you’re given.
A certificate that doesn’t name your lot doesn’t describe what you’re holding.
These are the open questions on this specific record — not a warning about the product, and not a suggestion to buy or avoid it. Getting them answered is how you decide for yourself.
What the listing promises — claim by claim
Why is this shown?
A listing’s promises are the reason people buy. Each one gets its own row: what was promised, what evidence would settle it, and what we could actually find. We never call a claim false — only whether proof proportionate to it exists on the public record.
| Claim | Status | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Professional-endorsement claim “…Promotes sleep in as little as 15 minutes #1 Doctor Recommended Sleep Supplement Ingredient Naturally produc…” | Marketing credential We looked for: who the professionals are, whether they were compensated, and what the endorsement covers | A professional endorsement is a marketing credential, not clinical evidence. Public sources don’t establish who was consulted, whether they were paid, or what specifically they reviewed. |
| Speed-of-results claim “…formulas to help you fall asleep faster and fast-acting and effective formulas that help calm your m…” | No evidence located We looked for: a study measuring the stated outcome over the stated time | We found no study of this product measuring the stated outcome over the stated timeframe. |
| Manufacturing claim “…cycles 100% drug-free and non-habit forming GMP CERTIFIED PRACTICES” | Partly supported We looked for: the facility registration or certificate behind the claim | “GMP-certified” describes factory processes, not what is in the bottle. The claim does not name a certifier or public register that a shopper can check. |
| Benefit claim “…of these Natrol melatonin sleep aid tablets promotes sleep in as little as 15 minutes(1) SLEEP SU…” | Partly supported We looked for: whether the ingredient doses on the label match the doses used in published research | Published research exists for ingredients in this formula — see Related research below. Whether this product’s doses match those studies could not be confirmed. |
“No evidence located” does not mean a claim is false — it means the seller has not put evidence proportionate to the claim on the public record, and we could not find any. Absence of proof is not proof of absence.
This label vs. the doses studied
Why is this shown?
An ingredient can be well-studied at one amount and barely studied at the amount in your bottle. This lines the label up against the doses researchers actually used. It answers ‘are these the same numbers?’ — never ‘should you take this?’
| Ingredient | Where this label sits | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Melatonin | shaded = doses used in studies (0.5 mg–5 mg) · bar = this label | 1 mg — within the studied range |
Matching a studied dose does not mean the product works, and missing it does not mean it fails — it shows whether the label and the research are talking about the same amounts. Not a recommendation to take any amount.
Verifiability profile — 3 of 6 public signals
✓ UPC / GTIN published✓ Supplement Facts visible in photos✓ Brand's own store found· Per-serving dose established — not published· Found in NIH's label catalog (DSLD) — not published· Third-party lab named or registry-certified — not published
What this listing gives the public to check. Publishing these signals doesn't prove quality — but withholding them means claims can only be taken on faith.
Identity
| UPC (barcode) — also our record ID | 047469063245 — via source listing UPC |
| Brand | Natrol |
| Source listing identifier | B00C3Q5JVE |
| Retailer listing title | Natrol Melatonin 1 mg Fast Dissolve Tablets, Strawberry, 90 Count… show full titleNatrol Melatonin 1 mg Fast Dissolve Tablets, Strawberry, 90 Count |
| USPTO brand-owner record | NATROL, INC. · CALIFORNIA, USA; DELAWARE, USA · registration 1532608 · 21411 Prairie Street, CHATSWORTH, CALIFORNIA 91311, UNITED STATES |
| USPTO brand-owner record | Natrol, Inc. · DELAWARE, USA · registration 2906488 · 21411 Prairie Street, Chatsworth, CALIFORNIA 91311, UNITED STATES |
| USPTO brand-owner record | Natrol LLC · DELAWARE, USA · registration 5643583 · 21411 Prairie Street, Chats, California 91311, UNITED STATES |
| USPTO brand-owner record | Natrol LLC · Delaware, USA · registration 8235633 · 21411 Prairie Street, Chatsworth, California 91311, UNITED STATES |
From the label (photo-read)
| Serving size | 1 Tablet |
| Servings per container | 90 |
| Badges printed on pack | GMP CERTIFIED PRACTICES |
Supplement Facts panel (photo-read):
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Reading confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Melatonin | 1 mg * | High clearly legible in the photo |
Claims printed on the packaging:
“Quickly dissolves in mouth” · “Fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer” · “Strawberry Flavor with other natural flavors” · “100% DRUG FREE” · “Promotes sleep in as little as 15 minutes” · “#1 Doctor Recommended” · “Sleep Supplement Ingredient” · “Naturally produced in our bodies”
Read by a vision model from 8 listing photos — verbatim extraction; OCR errors possible. Spot a mistake? It will be corrected on review.
Where it sells
| Seller | Price |
|---|---|
| Retailer listing ↗ | $6.34 checked Jul 26, 2026 — varies by variant/session; price history pending |
Brand store natrol.com: 41 supplement products (+9 merch items) — for comparison, single-focus brands typically carry 5–30 products; very broad catalogs are common among companies that rebrand ready-made formulas — a pattern note, not a verdict.
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Ingredient science — NIH references
Melatonin — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (2,320) · a hormone; not a vitamin/mineral
Reference data from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, IOM Dietary Reference Intakes, and PubMed. A Tolerable Upper Intake Level is a documented reference figure, not a safety verdict — both the listed amount and the reference are shown for your own judgment. LookCloser gives no medical advice.
Related research & consistency
melatonin — NIH NCCIH — Melatonin · PubMed search: melatonin dose sleep onset · ClinicalTrials.gov — 1,068 registered studies
ℹ Use pattern in research: taken before bed; timing matters more than size of dose in the research.
These notes state where label numbers and marketing framing sit relative to published research — documentation for your own judgment, not medical advice. LookCloser does not advise for or against taking any supplement.
Record 047469063245 · built July 26, 2026 · lookcloser.ai · corrections@lookcloser.ai