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Clinical pharmacology

Initial U.S. Approval:  2014

Mechanism of Action: melatonin receptor agonist

Indications and usage 

INDICATIONS AND USAGE:  HETLIOZ is a melatonin receptor agonist indicated for the treatment of Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder (Non-24)

Dosage and administration 

Drug UPDATES:  HETLIOZ ® (tasimelteon) capsules,
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DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:
The recommended dosage of HETLIOZ is 20 mg per day taken before bedtime, at the same time every night.
Because of individual differences in circadian rhythms, drug effect may not occur for weeks or months.
HETLIOZ should be taken without food [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

How supplied

HOW SUPPLIED: Capsules: 20 mg

Reference

HETLIOZ ® (tasimelteon) capsules,
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Reference(s)

National Institutes of Health, U.S. National Library of Medicine, DailyMed Database.
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HETLIOZ ® (tasimelteon) capsules