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How to Take Chloral Hydrate and it's Dose


It comes as a capsule, oral liquid to take by mouth with food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult- Hypnotic- The recommended dose is 500 mg to 1 g, taken 15 to 30 minutes before bedtime or surgery.
Sedative – The recommended dose is 250 mg 3 times/day after meals.
Child- Hypnotic- The recommended dose is 50 mg/ kg/day as a single dose.
Sedative- 25mg/kg/day.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with marked liver or kidney impairment, heart disease and hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Chloral Hydrate

This medication is an effective sedative and hypnotic agent, prescribed for insomnia.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Chloral Hydrate

International :


Aquachloral, Noctec
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