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Jet Lag Treatment in Hounslow

What Is Jet Lag?

Jet lag occurs when your internal body clock is out of sync with the local time at your destination after crossing multiple time zones. It can cause tiredness, difficulty sleeping, poor concentration, and digestive upset — often ruining the first few days of a trip or an important business schedule.

How We Can Help

Our healthcare professional provides expert advice on managing jet lag and, where suitable, supplies melatonin to help reset your sleep-wake cycle more quickly. Because melatonin is a prescription-only medicine in the UK, a short consultation ensures it's safe and appropriate for you.

What Happens at Your Consultation?

We review your travel plans — direction of travel, number of time zones, and length of stay — and give you a personalised plan for when to take melatonin and how to adjust your routine. We also cover practical strategies around light exposure, hydration, and meal timing.

Ideal for Long-Haul Travellers

We're perfectly placed to help long-haul and business travellers arrive feeling their best. Sort your jet lag plan alongside any travel vaccines you need.

Related services: Travellers' Diarrhoea · Travel Clinic

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does melatonin help with jet lag? ▾

Melatonin is the hormone that regulates your sleep-wake cycle. Taken at the right time, it can help reset your body clock more quickly when crossing time zones, reducing the severity and duration of jet lag.

When should I take melatonin for jet lag? ▾

Timing depends on the direction and number of time zones you cross. Our healthcare professional will give you a personalised schedule for when to take it before and during your trip.

Is melatonin available without a prescription? ▾

In the UK, melatonin is a prescription-only medicine. A short consultation allows us to assess suitability and supply it appropriately.

Who can take melatonin? ▾

Melatonin is suitable for many adult travellers, but it may not be appropriate if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking certain medications. We will check this at your consultation.

What else can I do to reduce jet lag? ▾

Adjusting your sleep schedule before travel, staying hydrated, getting daylight exposure at your destination, and timing meals can all help. We provide tailored advice as part of your consultation.

Disclaimer ▾

The information on this page is provided for general guidance only and is not intended to replace advice from a qualified healthcare professional.

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