Kalms Night One-A-Night 385mg Tablets

Not in the same sense as the other options on our sleep service. It is a traditional herbal medicinal product, registered under THR 01074/0002. That registration covers safety and quality, and it means the product has a long history of traditional use, but it has not had to prove effectiveness in clinical trials. We would rather tell you that than let you assume otherwise.

It is not immediate. Take it 30 to 60 minutes before bed and give it a few nights. If you are expecting the effect of a sleeping tablet, this is not that, and it is not meant to be.

Not if they make you drowsy, and not if you take anything for stress or anxiety. The leaflet is clear on that, and adding a second sedating product is where the real risk lies. List everything you take in the consultation, including anything bought over the counter, and the prescriber will check.

If your sleep has not improved after four weeks, stop and speak to a doctor. Sleep that stays poor for months is usually being driven by something else, and for insomnia lasting three months or more NICE recommends a talking therapy called CBT-I ahead of any medicine or remedy.

No. Alcohol increases the sedative effect, and it also worsens sleep quality in its own right, so it works against what you are trying to achieve.