N-Acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine
603licensed products
1 monograph
Capsule, Block, Tablet +2
Health Canada Monographs
1Approved Health Claims
5- (Used as a) sleep aid (to help promote sleep)
- Helps (to) prevent and/or reduce the effects of jet lag/minimize jet lag (e.g. daytime fatigue, sleep disturbance) (for people/if travelling by plane easterly across two or more time zones/flying east over two or more time zones)
- Helps (to) re-set the body's sleep-wake cycle (aspect of the circadian rhythm)
- Helps (to) speed up/reduce the time it takes to fall asleep (sleep onset latency aspect of sleep quality) in people who fall asleep slowly/with delayed sleep phase disorder
- Helps increase the total sleep time (aspect of sleep quality) in people suffering from sleep restriction or altered sleep schedule (e.g. shift-work and jet lag)
Approved Dose Ranges
2| Population | Dose Range | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
Adults 18 years and older All uses except jet lag | 0.1–10 milligrams | per day |
Adults 18 years and older Jet lag | 0.5–10 milligrams | per day |
Cautions & Contraindications
7adverse_reactionStop use if allergy occurs or if you experience headache, confusion, or nausea
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are taking medications for seizure, blood pressure, to suppress the immune system, to affect mental state or increase sedation, steroids or blood thinnersApplies to: All uses
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have cardiovascular, immune, liver or kidney disease, seizure disorder, asthma or diabetesApplies to: All uses
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if sleeplessness persists for more than 4 weeks (chronic insomnia)Applies to: All uses
cautionWhen using this product avoid driving or using machinery for 5 hoursApplies to: All uses
cautionWhen using this product avoid taking with alcohol or products that cause drowsinessApplies to: All uses
contraindicationDo not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Alternative Names
4Melatonin(common)Pineal hormone(common)N-Acetyl-5-methoxytryptamineN-[2-(5-Methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide
Common Quantities in Licensed Products
105 mg169 licensed products
3 mg138 licensed products
10 mg98 licensed products
1 mg84 licensed products
1.5 mg80 licensed products
3 milligrams62 licensed products
2.5 mg53 licensed products
5 milligrams45 licensed products
10 milligrams32 licensed products
2 mg29 licensed products
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