Chloral hydrate - KLOR-al HYE-drate belongs to the group of medication called sedatives and hypnotics. It is sometimes using before surgery or certain procedures to relieve anxiety or tension or to produce sleep. If your child is to take this drug before a dental or medical procedure, it must 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 using in the treat of insomnia - trouble in sleeping and to help calm or relax diseaseds who are nervous or tense. However, this drug has generally been replaced by other medication for the treat of insomnia and nervousness or tension.
Chloral hydrate has also been using with analgesics - pain drug for control of pain following surgery. However, this drug has generally been replaced by other medication for control of pain following surgery.
Chloral hydrate comes in various strengths. Serious problems, including deaths, have occurred when children were given the wrong strength Make sure your family doctor has told your pharmacist both how many milligrams - mg and how many capsules, teaspoonfuls, or suppositories must be using . This information is needed to be sure the right amount is given.
This drug is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada
Generic name product may be available in the USA and Canada.