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Sleep medicines have different roles and are not a substitute for assessing persistent insomnia, breathing-related sleep problems or another underlying cause.

Medicines in the Sleep Management category

Meloset

Melatonin

3mg

Meloset is melatonin 3mg in a prolonged-release tablet for insomnia, acting at MT1, MT2 and MT3 receptors to set the sleep-wake cycle.

From$0.47/ tabletView

Desyrel

Trazodone

25 · 50 · 100mg

Desyrel is trazodone in 25mg, 50mg and 100mg tablets for major depressive disorder. A SARI, acting at serotonin receptors as well as on reuptake.

From$0.43/ tabletView

Sleepose

Melatonin

10mg

Melatonin 10mg prolonged-release tablets, used for insomnia. An agonist at the MT1, MT2 and MT3 receptors that govern the circadian rhythm.

From$0.13/ tabletView

Restfine

Melatonin

10mg

Melatonin 10mg film-coated tablets, used for insomnia. A chronobiotic binding receptors in the suprachiasmatic nucleus to set the body clock.

From$0.98/ tabletView

Hypnite

Eszopiclone

1 · 2 · 3mg

Hypnite is eszopiclone in 1mg, 2mg and 3mg film-coated tablets for insomnia, a cyclopyrrolone acting at the GABA-A receptor complex.

From$0.30/ tabletView

Hyplon

Zaleplon

10mg

Hyplon is zaleplon 10mg hard capsules for insomnia, a short-acting non-benzodiazepine hypnotic at the GABA-A benzodiazepine site.

From$0.36/ tabletView

Key points

  • Melatonin affects sleep timing, while prescription hypnotics and sedating medicines act through different pathways.
  • Some sleep medicines can cause next-day impairment, falls, unusual sleep behaviours, tolerance or dependence.
  • Persistent poor sleep, loud snoring, pauses in breathing or marked daytime sleepiness needs clinical assessment.

Select a listed product and pack to order online. Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether it suits you and for how long.

How the medicine groups differ

Melatonin may be used for selected sleep-timing problems. Eszopiclone and zaleplon are prescription hypnotics. Trazodone is an antidepressant that may be prescribed for sleep in some settings; its approved indications vary by country.

What these medicines are used for

Some medicines may be used in selected cases of insomnia, usually alongside assessment of sleep routine, mental health, pain, breathing, substance use and other contributors.

Important safety checks

Discuss pregnancy, breathing disorders, liver or kidney problems, falls, mood symptoms and other sedating medicines. Do not mix a sleep medicine with alcohol, opioids or other sedatives without professional advice. Do not drive or operate machinery if drowsy or impaired.

When to seek urgent care

Seek urgent help for breathing difficulty, inability to wake normally, severe confusion, a serious allergic reaction, suicidal thoughts, or dangerous behaviour while not fully awake. Suspected overdose requires immediate emergency or poison-centre advice.

Further reading

FAQ

Which sleeping pills can I order on SGMeds?

There are 6 sleeping pills on SGMeds, containing 4 different active ingredients such as melatonin, trazodone and eszopiclone. They include Meloset and Desyrel, and the full list is on this page.

Can I order melatonin in Singapore?

Yes. Melatonin tablets on SGMeds include Meloset, Restfine and Sleepose.

What forms do sleeping pills come in?

Most are tablets, and there are also capsules. Each product page lists the medicine's form and strengths.

What should I compare between these sleeping pills?

Compare the active ingredient first: products with the same active ingredient contain the same medicine. Then compare strength, form and price per tablet. Each product page sets out what the medicine is used for, its side effects and its interactions. Check with a doctor or pharmacist first if you take other medicines, are pregnant or have a long-term condition.

Are the sleeping pills on SGMeds generics?

Yes. Even when a product is listed under a brand name, you receive a generic or branded generic with the same active ingredient at the strength you choose, not the original brand's pack. The manufacturer varies with stock.

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What do sleeping pills cost in Singapore dollars?

Every strength and pack size is priced on its product page, shown in Singapore dollars. The prices are converted from US dollars, so the exchange rate can change the final amount. Larger packs usually cost less per tablet.

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Can I buy sleeping pills over the counter in Singapore?

Yes, online: SGMeds does not ask for a prescription when you order sleeping pills. We place the order with our pharmacy partner, which prepares it and arranges delivery on your behalf.

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Where can I buy sleeping pills online in Singapore?

You can order them here on SGMeds. Add the strength and pack you want to your cart and check out. Delivery to Singapore takes up to 1 week by tracked Express shipping, or up to 3 weeks by Regular shipping.

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