Template:SubstanceBox/Melatonin

Chemical Nomenclature

Common names

Melatonin

Substitutive name

N-acetyl-5-methoxy tryptamine

Systematic name

N-[2-(5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide

Class Membership

Psychoactive class

Sedative, Oneirogen

Chemical class

Tryptamine

Routes of Administration

WARNING: Always start with lower doses due to differences between individual body weight, tolerance, metabolism, and personal sensitivity. See responsible use section.

⇣ Oral
Dosage
Threshold	0.25 - 1 mg
Light	1 - 3 mg
Common	3 - 5 mg
Strong	5 - 6 mg
Heavy	6 mg +
Duration
Onset	30 - 90 minutes
Peak	6 - 8 hours

DISCLAIMER: PW's dosage information is gathered from users and resources for educational purposes only. It is not a recommendation and should be verified with other sources for accuracy.