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How many mcg's is there in 3 mg. I have Melatonin 3 mg. and my brother has melatonin 300 mcg. who's is the strongest and better to take?
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∙ 12y ago
mgs=milligrams mcgs=micrograms
mgs=more
so if you have 3 mgs in melatonin you would have to take 3,000 mcgs
that would be 10 pills of 300 mcg
you would only have to take 1 pill of 3 mg to equal that 3,000 mcgs
Basically the micrograms are for people who need a mild mild mild sleep
milligrams would be better for a good nights sleep trust me I know but nI have to take 6mgs to get an accurate sleep. You cant always go by weight here you must go by need of sleep.
Example is my 8 yr old son who is a athletic kid with ADHD must take the same 6mg of melatonin. That's why you should always consult a DR or Pharmacist, you don't want to get the wrong dose.
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