Chloral Hydrate

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Active ingredients: Chloral Derivative, Chloral hydrate

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About Chloral Hydrate

Tranquilizer, Sedative/Hypnotic

Uses

Insomnia (short-term use).

How to take it

Adults: 5-20 mL (chloral hydrate 0.4-1.3 gm) with water or milk, at bedtime, max chloral hydrate 2 gm daily. Children: 1-12 yr: Chloral hydrate 30-50 mg/kg, max chloral hydrate 1 gm daily.

Side effects

Gastric irritation (nausea and vomiting reported), abdominal distension, flatulence, headache, tolerance, dependence, excitement, delirium (especially on abrupt withdrawal), ketonuria and rash.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Risk cannot be ruled out. Lactation: Caution advised or effect undetermined. Contraindications: Severe cardiac disease; gastritis; acute porphyria. Severe hepatic or renal impairment. Precautions: Reduce dose in elderly and debilitated; avoid prolonged use (and abrupt withdrawal thereafter); avoid contact with skin and mucous membranes. Hepatic impairment.

Advice

Take capsules with a full glass of water or juice or mix syrup in a half-glass of water, ginger ale or fruit juice. Do not take prescription medications or OTC medications especially pain medications, sedatives, antihistamines, hypnotics during therapy without consulting prescriber. Contact prescriber if there is headache, excitation, increased sleepiness, confusion, depression, skin rash, skin irritation, nightmares, lack of sleep, chest pain, palpitations, unrelieved abdominal upset, dark stools. Do not stop taking medication abruptly, gradually lower the dose and then stop. Avoid alcohol during therapy. Take sufficient amount of fluids (2-3 litres per day) to maintain hydration, unless…

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Interactions with Chloral Hydrate

CNS depressants, IV furosemide, alcohol, anticoagulants, anticholinergics, psychotropics.

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