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How to Take Tryptophan and it's Dose

Written by - Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Sree Mohana Preetha, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on August 11, 2022

It comes as a capsule to take by mouth, with food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult: PO- As L-tryptophan: The recommended dose is 1 g 3 times/day. Max: 6 g/day.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome, and hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Tryptophan

This medication is a nutriceutical agent, prescribed for depression along with other medications.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Tryptophan

India :

Alamin Forte | Astymin Forte | Aminofit | Revitalite | Aminoven (10%) (500ml) | Astymin Liquid (200ml) | Revitalite | Astymin-Z Forte | Astymin-M Forte | Benificial

International :

Tryptan, Aminomine

Last Updated on August 11, 2022

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