Chloral Hydrate (Systemic)
Brand Names : Aquachloral Supprettes, Novo-Chlorhydrate, PMS-Chloral Hydrate
CategoryDescriptionChloral hydrate (KLOR-al HYE-drate) belongs to the group
of medicines called sedatives and hypnotics. It is sometimes used before surgery
or certain procedures to relieve anxiety or tension or to produce sleep. If
your child is to take this medicine before a dental or medical procedure,
it should be given to the child only at the health care facility where the
procedure is to be done. This will allow the health care professional to monitor
your child.
Chloral hydrate has been used in the treatment of insomnia (trouble in
sleeping) and to help calm or relax patients who are nervous or tense. However,
this medicine has generally been replaced by other medicines for the treatment
of insomnia and nervousness or tension.
Chloral hydrate has also been used with analgesics (pain medicine) for
control of pain following surgery. However, this medicine has generally been
replaced by other medicines for control of pain following surgery.
Chloral hydrate comes in different strengths. Serious problems, including
deaths, have occurred when children were given the wrong strength. Make sure your doctor has told your pharmacist both how many
milligrams (mg) and how many capsules, teaspoonfuls, or suppositories should
be used
. This information is needed to be sure the right amount is
given.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the
following dosage forms:
Oral
-
Capsules (U.S. and Canada)
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Syrup (U.S. and Canada)
Rectal
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Suppositories (U.S.)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
In Canada -
- Novo-Chlorhydrate
- PMS-Chloral Hydrate
Generic name product may be available in the U.S. and Canada.
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