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Ethchlorvynol (Systemic)

Brand Names : Placidyl

Description and Brand Names | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects

Category
  • Sedative-hypnotic
Description

Ethchlorvynol (eth-klor-VI-nole) is used to treat insomnia (trouble in sleeping). However, it has generally been replaced by other medicines for the treatment of insomnia. If ethchlorvynol is used regularly (for example, every day) to help produce sleep, it is usually not effective for more than 1 week.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:

    Oral
  • Capsules (U.S.)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

  • Placidyl

Generic name product may be available in the U.S.

† Not commercially available in Canada.


   

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Ethchlorvynol: Before Using



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