Drug Reference
5-hydroxytryptophan
Other antidepressants
OTC
Fact box
- Therapeutic class
- Other antidepressants
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
Somnicin
Available as
50 MG · Oral Capsule50 MG · Oral Tablet100 MG · Extended Release Oral Tablet100 MG · Oral Tablet100 MG · Oral Capsule50 MG · Disintegrating Oral Tablet
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
INDICATIONS: May temporarily relieve symptoms associated with sensitivities to phenolic compounds such as rash, fatigue, and lack of concentration.** **Claims based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. Not FDA evaluated.
How to use / dosing
DIRECTIONS: Adults and children 5 to 10 drops orally, 1 time daily or as otherwise directed by a health care professional. If symptoms persist for more than 7 days, consult your health care professional. Consult a physician for use in children under 12 years of age.
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyConsult your doctor
…WARNINGS: If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.…
BreastfeedingConsult your doctor
…WARNINGS: If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.…
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
WARNINGS: 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. Do not use if tamper evident seal is broken or missing. Store in a cool, dry place.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- E.O.L. (STILLINGIA SYLVATICA, ZINCUM GLUCONICUM, THIAMINUM HYDROCHLORICUM, FRAGARIA VESCA, NICOTINAMIDUM, RHEUM (PALMATUM), SEROTONIN (HYDROCHLORIDE), 5-HYDROXYTRYPTOPHAN, BETAINUM MURIATICUM, BIOTIN, CHOLINUM, CYSTEINUM, DL-METHIONINE, L-ALANINE, L-CYSTINE, L-GLUTAMIC ACID, L-GLUTAMINE, L-LYSINE, L-METHIONINE, L-SERINE, PARA-AMINOBENZOIC ACID, POTASSIUM GLUCONATE, THYMUS (SUIS), THYROIDINUM (SUIS), UBIDECARENONUM, VITAMIN D3, DOPAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, LITHIUM BROMATUM, SQUALENE, VACCINIUM MACROCARPON, OXYTOCIN,) SPRAY [INLIGHT CREATION, LLC.]
- MULTI-PHENOLIC (MANNOSE, 5-HYDROXYTRYPTOPHAN, ACETALDEHYDE, ACETYLCHOLINE CHLORIDE, ASCORBICUM ACIDUM, ASPARTAME, BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE, CAFFEIC ACID, CANDIDA ALBICANS, CINNAMIC ACID, CONIFERYL ALCOHOL, COUMARINUM, DOPAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, ESTRADIOL, GABA (GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID), GALLICUM ACIDUM, HISTAMINUM HYDROCHLORICUM, HYDROCORTISONE, INDOLUM, L-DOPA, L-PHENYLALANINE, MELATONIN, MENADIONE, NOREPINEPHRINE (BITARTRATE), PETROSELINUM CRISPUM, PHENYL ISOTHIOCYANATE, PIPERINE, PROGESTERONE, PYRROLE, QUERCETIN,) LIQUID [ENERGIQUE, INC.]
- ELEVATE (LYCOPODIUM CLAVATUM, NATRUM MURIATICUM, SEPIA, CAUSTICUM, PHOSPHORUS, SULPHUR, 5-HYDROXYTRYPTOPHAN, ALUMINA, SILICEA, ACETYLCHOLINE CHLORIDE, DOPAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, NOREPINEPHRINE (BITARTRATE), PHENYLETHYLAMINE (HYDROCHLORIDE), SEROTONIN (HYDROCHLORIDE), ADENOSINUM CYCLOPHOSPHORICUM, CEREBRUM (SUIS), DIENCEPHALON (SUIS), FUNICULUS UMBILICALIS SUIS, PANTOTHENIC ACID, PINEAL GLAND (SUIS), SARCOLACTICUM ACIDUM, FAECALIS (ALKALIGENES), GAERTNER BACILLUS (BACH), PROTEUS (VULGARIS)) LIQUID [DESERET BIOLOGICALS, INC.]
- 5-HTP PHENOLIC (5-HYDROXYTRYPTOPHAN) LIQUID [ENERGIQUE, INC.]
- NEURO 3 (OXITRIPTAN, ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE HUMAN, CHOLINE CHLORIDE, DOPAMINE, GLUTAMIC ACID, GLYCINE, HISTIDINE, LEVODOPA, MALVIN, MELANIN SYNTHETIC (TYROSINE, PEROXIDE), NITRIC OXIDE, NOREPINEPHRINE, OCTOPAMINE, O-METHYL SEROTONIN, PHENYLALANINE, SEROTONIN, TAURINE, TRYPTOPHAN, TYROSINE) SPRAY [VIATREXX BIO INCORPORATED]
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.