Friday, July 10, 2026

Drug profile · INN

melatonin

melatonin (SLENYTO) is a melatonin receptor agonist. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd.

EMA: approved TGA: approved Nervous system (N05) N05CH01
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 5
News articles 0
Drug details — melatonin
Class
Nervous system (N05)
Route
Patents
0
Programs
5
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Quick answer

melatonin (SLENYTO) is a melatonin receptor agonist. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd.

Key facts

INN melatonin
Brand SLENYTO
Mechanism Melatonin receptor agonist
Target Melatonin receptor
Therapeutic class Nervous system (N05)
ATC code N05CH01

Mechanism of action

Melatonin receptor agonist

Primary target: Melatonin receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. 2 mg Melatonin Phase 3 · United Therapeutics Europe · Anxiety
  2. APHP230869 Phase 3 · PARItec · insomnia, Depressive episode
  3. Lactose monohydrate for Chronic low back pain Phase 3 · Disc Medicine · Chronic low back pain
  4. Kuvan Approved · BioMarin Pharmaceutical Australia · Phenylketonuria (PKU)
  5. Melatonin supplement intervention Unknown · United Therapeutics Europe · Physical Exercise

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  4. bupivacaine Nervous system (N01)
  5. buprenorphine Nervous system (N07)
  6. caffeine citrate Nervous system (N06)

Frequently asked questions

What is melatonin?

melatonin (SLENYTO) is a melatonin receptor agonist. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd.

What is the brand name for melatonin?

SLENYTO is a marketed brand name for melatonin. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.