Review the side-effects of Chloral Hydrate as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Central Nervous System - Excitement, tolerance, addiction, mental illness, drowsiness, staggering gait, incoordination, lightheadedness, fainting, dizziness, nightmares, uneasiness, mental confusion and hallucinations.
Blood - Decrease in white blood cells and increased eosinophilia.
Skin - Allergic skin rashes including hives, redness and inflammation.
Gastrointestinal - Gastric irritation, nausea, vomiting, flatulence, diarrhea, and unpleasant taste.
Miscellaneous - Rarely headache, hangover and idiosyncratic syndrome can occur.
Aquachloral, Noctec
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Central Nervous System - Excitement, tolerance, addiction, mental illness, drowsiness, staggering gait, incoordination, lightheadedness, fainting, dizziness, nightmares, uneasiness, mental confusion and hallucinations.
Blood - Decrease in white blood cells and increased eosinophilia.
Skin - Allergic skin rashes including hives, redness and inflammation.
Gastrointestinal - Gastric irritation, nausea, vomiting, flatulence, diarrhea, and unpleasant taste.
Miscellaneous - Rarely headache, hangover and idiosyncratic syndrome can occur.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Chloral Hydrate
Chloral Hydrate(Aquachloral) generic is an effective sedative and hypnotic agent, prescribed for insomnia. It works by depressing the central nervous system.Trade Names for Chloral Hydrate
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Aquachloral, Noctec