How Much Does Melatonin Cost in Mexico vs the USA?
Sold in Mexico as Cronocaps 3mg, Cronocaps 5Mg 30 Caps, Cronocaps 5 mg, 30 Cápsulas.. Also known by the brand names Cronocaps, Aurax, Sub-Z, Benedorm, Essential Nutrition Melatonin Max, Dr. Teal's and 1 more.
Prices updated:
Available Strengths
Price per unit varies noticeably between doses — worth comparing.
Price per unit by strength (generic)
Showing pharmacy listings for 3mg capsule-extended-release
Generic pricing — 3mg capsule-extended-release
Cronocaps 3 mg 30 Cápsulas de Liberación Prolongadageneric$23.72$0.79 / unit
Showing pharmacy listings for 3mg capsule
Generic pricing — 3mg capsule
Mexico
Prices range $12.68–$14.25 between pharmacies we track — worth comparing.
Cronocaps 3 mg, 30 Cápsulas.generic$12.68$0.42 / unit
Cronocaps 3 Mg Caps 30generic$14.25
In Mexico, the generic saves you 34.5% vs the brand-name product.
Brand-name pricing — 3mg capsule
Mexico
Prices range $18.42–$21.21 between pharmacies we track — worth comparing.
Cronocaps 3 Mg Caps 30 Pzbrand$18.42$0.61 / unit
Cronocaps Otras hormonas 30 Cápsulas Caja Melatonina 3 MGbrand$18.48$0.62 / unit
Cronocaps 3 mg Melatonina 30 Cápsulasbrand$21.21$0.71 / unit
Showing pharmacy listings for 3mg tablet
Generic pricing — 3mg tablet
Mexico
Prices range $5.17–$31.84 between pharmacies we track — worth comparing.
Revenox 3 mg Caja Con Frasco Con 60 Tabletasgeneric$5.17$0.09 / unit
MELATONINA 3 MG 60 TABLETAS ORALESgeneric$5.46$0.09 / unit- MELATONINA 3 MG 40 TABLETAS SUBLINGUALESgeneric$5.75$0.14 / unit
- Sub-Z 3 mg, 30 Tabletas Sublinguales.generic$10.74$0.36 / unit
- Sub-Z 3 Mg Tab 30generic$11.98
Sub Z 3 mg con 30 tabletasgeneric$12.73$0.42 / unit
Benedorm Sublingual De 3 mg Caja Con 40 Tabletas - Melatoninageneric$21.79$0.54 / unit- Benedorm 3 mg, 40 Tabletas Sublinguales.generic$22.11$0.55 / unit
- Benedorm 3 Mg Tab 40generic$24.72
- Benedorm 3 mg Oral 40 tabletas Sublingualgeneric$26.55$0.66 / unit
Benedorm tabletas sublinguales 40 pzas de 3 mg c/ugeneric$31.84
In Mexico, the generic saves you 42.7% vs the brand-name product.
Brand-name pricing — 3mg tablet
Mexico
Prices range $21.79–$27.02 between pharmacies we track — worth comparing.
- Benedorm 3 mg Caja Con 40 Tabletasbrand$21.79$0.54 / unit
- Benedorm 3 mg Melatonina 40 Tabletasbrand$26.15$0.65 / unit
- Benedorm Sublingual 40 Tabletas Caja Melatonina 3 MGbrand$27.02$0.68 / unit
Showing pharmacy listings for 5mg capsule
Generic pricing — 5mg capsule
Mexico
Prices range $19.72–$23.76 between pharmacies we track — worth comparing.
- Cronocaps 5 mg, 30 Cápsulas.generic$19.72$0.66 / unit
- Cronocaps De 5 mg Caja Con 30 Cápsulas - Melatoninageneric$21.96$0.73 / unit
- Cronocaps 5 Mg Caps 30generic$22.50
Cronocaps 5Mg 30 Capsgeneric$23.76$0.79 / unit
In Mexico, the generic saves you 12.8% vs the brand-name product.
Brand-name pricing — 5mg capsule
Mexico
Prices range $21.23–$28.96 between pharmacies we track — worth comparing.
Cronocaps 5mg con 30 Cápsulasbrand$21.23$0.71 / unit- Cronocaps 5 mg Caja Con 30 Cápsulasbrand$21.96$0.73 / unit
Cápsulas Cronocaps 5mg Caja con 30 Cápsulasbrand$24.84$0.83 / unit
CRONOCAPS 5MG CAP CAJ C/30brand$25.05$0.84 / unit- Cronocaps Otras hormonas 30 Cápsulas Caja Melatonina 5 MGbrand$25.55$0.85 / unit
- Cronocaps 5 Mg Caps 30 Pzbrand$26.09$0.87 / unit
Cronocaps 5mg caja 30 cápsulasbrand$26.47$0.88 / unit- Cronocaps 5 mg Melatonina 30 Cápsulasbrand$28.96$0.97 / unit
Showing pharmacy listings for 5mg tablet
Generic pricing — 5mg tablet
Mexico
Prices range $3.95–$35.70 between pharmacies we track — worth comparing.
- Melatonina 5 mg, 20 Tabletas Pharmalife.generic$3.95$0.20 / unit
- MELATONINA 5MG 20 TABLETAS SUBLINGUALESgeneric$5.29$0.26 / unit
- Melatonina Subl 5 mg 20 tabletas Marca del Ahorrogeneric$6.97$0.35 / unit
- Sub-Z 5 mg, 30 Tabletas Sublinguales.generic$17.43$0.58 / unit
- Sub Z 5 mg con 30 tabletasgeneric$18.25$0.61 / unit
- Benedorm 5 mg, 20 tabletas sublingualesgeneric$19.12$0.96 / unit
- Sub-Z 5 Mg Tab 30generic$19.40
- Sub-Z 5Mg 30 Tabsgeneric$19.76$0.66 / unit
- Benedorm 5 mg, 20 Tabletas Sublinguales.generic$19.97$1.00 / unit
- Benedorm 5 Mg Tab 20generic$22.33
- Benedorm 5 mg Oral 20 tabletas Sublingualgeneric$23.48$1.17 / unit
- Benedorm 5mg 20 Tabsgeneric$24.35$1.22 / unit
- Benedorm 5 mg, 40 tabletas.generic$31.91$0.80 / unit
- Melatonina Benedorm 5 mg con 20 Tabletasgeneric$35.61$1.78 / unit
- Benedorm 5 Mg 40 Tabgeneric$35.70$0.89 / unit
United States
For comparison — here's what the same product typically costs at US pharmacies.
Retail prices range $8.83–$12.82 between pharmacies we track — coupon prices vary too.
generic$12.82$8.83with pharmacy coupon$0.29 / unit- generic$12.82$10.83with pharmacy coupon$0.36 / unit
generic$12.82$0.43 / unit
generic$12.82$0.43 / unit
generic$12.82$0.43 / unit
In Mexico, the brand-name product is actually about 1.7% cheaper than the generic here.
Brand-name pricing — 5mg tablet
Mexico
Prices range $6.86–$33.64 between pharmacies we track — worth comparing.
- Farmacias Benavides 5 mg Melatonina 20 Tabletasbrand$6.86$0.34 / unit
- Melatonina 5 MG Aurax 20 Tabletas Cajabrand$7.50$0.38 / unit
- Sub-Z 5mg con 30 Tabletas Sublingualesbrand$16.97$0.57 / unit
- Tabletas Sublinguales Sub Z 5mg Caja con 30 Tabletasbrand$18.36$0.61 / unit
- SUB Z 5MG TAB CAJ C/30brand$18.53$0.62 / unit
- Sub Z 5mg caja con 30 tabletasbrand$19.06$0.64 / unit
- Sub-Z 5 mg Melatonina 30 ud Tableta Sublingualbrand$19.99
- Sub-Z 30 Tabletas Caja Melatonina 5 MGbrand$20.74$0.69 / unit
- Benedorm Sublingual 20 Tableta Caja Melatonina 5 MGbrand$22.31$1.12 / unit
- Tabletas Sublinguales Benedorm 5mg Caja con 20 Tabletasbrand$22.31$1.12 / unit
- BENEDORM SUBLI 5MG TAB CAJ C/20brand$22.38$1.12 / unit
- Benedorm 5mg caja 20 tabletasbrand$22.49$1.12 / unit
- Benedorm 5 mg Melatonina 20 Tabletasbrand$22.95$1.15 / unit
- Benedorm 5 mg Melatonina 40 Tabletasbrand$33.64$0.84 / unit
Showing pharmacy listings for 5mg + 5mg tablet
Brand-name pricing — 5mg + 5mg tablet
- SUB Z 5 MG 4 TAB SUBLINGUAL 5 mg Caja con 4 tabletasbrand$5.58$1.40 / unit
Showing pharmacy listings for 500mg capsule
Generic pricing — 500mg capsule
- Schuler Melatonina 500 mg, 30 Cápsulas.generic$2.68$0.09 / unit
Showing pharmacy listings for tablet
Brand-name pricing — tablet
- Sub-Z 30 Tabletas Cajabrand$12.61$0.42 / unit
FDA Drug Information
Official prescribing information for GUNA-GERIATRICS
Excerpted from the FDA-approved label (Guna spa) — not medical advice. Always read the full label and talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
What It's Used For
USES TAKE 15 MINUTES BEFORE MEALS
Dosage & Administration
DIRECTIONS Take 15 minutes before meals Adults : 20 drops in a little water, 2 times per day
Warnings
WARNINGS Stop use and ask doctor if symptoms persist more than 5 days. If pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Contains ethyl alcohol 30%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a generic version of Melatonin?
Melatonin is available as a generic medication in the pharmacies we track.
How can I save money on Melatonin?
Compare prices for Melatonin across Mexican and US pharmacies above to find the lowest price, and check whether a generic version is available - generics are typically cheaper than the brand-name product.
Data & Disclaimers
Prices last checked: October 3, 2026.
Prices are collected periodically from pharmacy websites and public pricing sources and are shown for general reference only — actual prices can vary by pharmacy, location, and over time. Frontera Rx is not a pharmacy and does not sell medication; we don't provide medical advice. Always confirm the current price and availability with the pharmacy before you buy or travel. Read our full disclaimer.