Mel side effects, by duration, gender and age (a phase IV clinical study of FDA data)

Summary:

Side effects are reported by people who take Mel (honey). Common side effects include agranulocytosis among females and anaphylactic reaction among males.

The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on 25 reports from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Mel?

Mel has active ingredients of honey. It is often used in insomnia. eHealthMe is studying from 72 Mel users. Check the latest studies of Mel.

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On Aug, 22, 2026

25 people who take Mel and have side effects are studied.

Mel side effects.

What are the common side effects of Mel, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Agranulocytosis (a deficiency of granulocytes in the blood, causing increased vulnerability to infection)
  2. Abdominal discomfort
  3. Abdominal distension
  4. Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement)
  5. Erythema (redness of the skin)
  6. Injection site bruising
  7. Pruritus genital (uneasy irritation of the skin of the vagina and the surrounding area)

male:

  1. Anaphylactic reaction (serious allergic reaction)

What are the common side effects of Mel, by age (0-1 to 60+) *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

  1. Anaphylactic reaction (serious allergic reaction)

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

  1. Anaphylactic reaction (serious allergic reaction)
  2. Injection site bruising

40-49:

  1. Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement)
  2. Anaphylactic reaction (serious allergic reaction)

50-59:

  1. Anaphylactic reaction (serious allergic reaction)
  2. Erythema (redness of the skin)

60+:

  1. Agranulocytosis (a deficiency of granulocytes in the blood, causing increased vulnerability to infection)
  2. Abdominal distension
  3. Anaphylactic reaction (serious allergic reaction)
  4. Pruritus genital (uneasy irritation of the skin of the vagina and the surrounding area)

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.



How the study uses the data?

The study is based on honey (the active ingredients of Mel) and Mel (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered.

Related studies are listed below in case you need more information:

Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of Mel:

  • Mel (72 reports)

All Mel side effects from A to Z:

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