Chemical formula: C₂H₄Cl₃O₄P Molecular mass: 227.891 g/mol PubChem compound: 5563
Triclofos is a melatonin agonist and has hypnotic and sedative actions similar to those of chloral hydrate, but it is more palatable and causes less gastric irritation. It is converted in the body into an active compound which works in the brain to induce sleepiness. It decreases the time taken to fall asleep and increases sleep duration. It is given by mouth in the short-term management of insomnia.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| N05CM07 | Triclofos | N Nervous system → N05 Psycholeptics → N05C Hypnotics and sedatives → N05CM Other hypnotics and sedatives |
Triclofos is an active ingredient of these brands:
Israel (IL)
Japan (JP)
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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