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Noctrin Price in South Africa (2026)

Compiled by the TrustClinix data team · Medical review pending2 official sourcesPrices last checked 25 October 2026How we get our data
Lowest Single Exit Price (SEP) per tablet
R12.59

Noctrin (melatonin): 2 mg tablet, R378 for 30 tablets. Official SEP list, Oct 2026.

≈ $0.76 per tablet
R378
per pack
R378
30 tablets at the lowest price
1
listed pack
−12%
cheapest same-strength alternative
12% less

Melnoc XR 2 mg costs R11.04 per tablet for melatonin 2 mg modified-release tablet, against R12.59 for Noctrin.

5 brands

of melatonin are listed in South Africa, including Cadiatev, Melnoc and Vigisom.

Every listed pack

Noctrin strengths, packs and prices in South Africa

Noctrin official prices in South Africa
ProductStrength and formPackPricePer unit
Noctrin XR 2 mg2 mg tablet30 tabletsR378R12.59

Noctrin is sold in South Africa as 2 mg modified-release tablet. The official list names Trinity Pharma (Pty) Ltd as the manufacturer. It is a Schedule 4 medicine. The South African price database marks it as a generic.

Same ingredient, same strength

Noctrin vs other melatonin 2 mg modified-release tablet in South Africa

Melnoc XR 2 mgR11.04
Noctrin (this page)R12.59
melatonin 2 mg modified-release tablet: price per tablet (ZAR)
Alternatives
ProductPackPricePer unit
Melnoc XR 2 mg30 tabletsR331R11.04

Products with the same active ingredient, strength and form are usually interchangeable, but check with your doctor or pharmacist before switching, especially for modified-release forms.

What this price means

How SEPs work in South Africa

Prices on this page are the Single Exit Price: the one legal price at which the manufacturer may sell the pack in South Africa, including VAT and a logistics fee. Pharmacies and dispensing doctors add a regulated dispensing fee plus VAT on top. For cheap medicines this fee is a large share of what you pay, and can be more than the medicine itself, so the counter price can be much higher than the SEP. Medical schemes may pay all or part of it.

See every melatonin product and price in South Africa, or read the guide to medicine prices in South Africa.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Noctrin cost in South Africa?
Noctrin costs R378; the lowest price per tablet is R12.59 (about $0.76). This is the Single Exit Price.
What is the generic name of Noctrin?
Noctrin contains melatonin. Medicines with the same active ingredient, strength and form work the same way, though inactive ingredients can differ.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Noctrin in South Africa?
Yes. For melatonin 2 mg modified-release tablet, Melnoc XR 2 mg is listed at R331 for 30 tablets, about 12% less than Noctrin. Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether switching is right for you.
Who makes Noctrin?
The official list names Trinity Pharma (Pty) Ltd as the manufacturer of Noctrin products sold in South Africa.
What schedule is Noctrin in South Africa?
Noctrin is a Schedule 4 medicine in South Africa. Schedule 0–1 medicines can be sold without a prescription; Schedule 3 and above need one.
Evidence

Sources

  1. National Department of Health, South Africa. Database of Medicine Prices (Single Exit Price), effective 1 October 2026. www.health.gov.za/nhi-pee/. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
  2. European Central Bank. Euro foreign exchange reference rates (2026-10-23). www.ecb.europa.eu/stats/eurofxref/eurofxref-daily.xml. Retrieved 25 October 2026.

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