Chloral Hydrate Overview

(KLOR al HYE drate)

Aquachloral® Supprettes® [DSC]; Somnote®

PMS-Chloral Hydrate

Hypnotic, Nonbenzodiazepine

• If you have an allergy to chloral hydrate or any other part of this medicine.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.

• If you have any of the following conditions: Heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, stomach irritation, or ulcer disease.

• Chloral hydrate calms the brain.

Oral:

• Swallow capsule whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.

• A liquid (syrup) is available if you cannot swallow pills.

• Those who have feeding tubes can also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after medicine is given.

• Mix liquid with water, fruit juice, or ginger ale to improve taste.

Suppository:

• Suppositories are for rectal use only.

• If suppository is soft, chill in refrigerator or run cold water over it.

• To insert, remove foil wrapper and moisten suppository with cold water. Use your finger to push the suppository well up into the rectum.

• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule.

• Do not take a double dose or extra doses.

• Many times this medicine is taken on an as needed basis.

• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?

• Follow up with healthcare provider.

• Store at room temperature.

• Protect from light.

• Protect capsules from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or kitchen.

• Protect suppositories from heat.

• Do not freeze suppositories or syrup.

• If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.

• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.

• Most medicines can be thrown away in household trash after mixing with coffee grounds or kitty litter and sealing in a plastic bag.

• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).

• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or in Canada to Health Canada's Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.

• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.

Created: 2006-10-13 11:21:18.0

Modified: 2010-03-19 14:14:35.0

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