What is Noctan used for?

Noctan is indicated for Insomnia.

What development phase is Noctan in?

Noctan is FDA-approved (marketed).

METHYPRYLON is the generic (nonproprietary) name of Noctan.

Last reviewed 2026-04-20 · How we verify

Roche · FDA-approved approved Small molecule Quality 15/100

Generic name	METHYPRYLON
Sponsor	Roche
Drug class	methyprylon
Target	GABA-A receptor alpha-1/beta-3/gamma-2
Modality	Small molecule
Therapeutic area	Neuroscience
Phase	FDA-approved
First approval	1982

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Source	Used for
FDA label	Mechanism, indications, dosing, boxed warnings, drug interactions