Chloral Hydrate
Indications
- Severe insomnia [short-term use when insomnia is interfering with daily life and other therapies have failed]
- Severe insomnia, using cloral betaine 707 mg (≡ 414 mg chloral hydrate) tablets [short-term use when insomnia is interfering with daily life and other therapies have failed]
Drug Interactions
5 drug interactions identified for Chloral Hydrate. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.
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Cautions
hydrate Avoid contact with mucous membranes; avoid contact with skin; avoid prolonged use (and abrupt withdrawal thereafter); reduce dose in frail elderly...
Side Effects
hydrate Frequency not known Agitation; allergic dermatitis; ataxia; confusion; delirium (more common on abrupt discontinuation); drug use disorders; gastrointestinal discomfort; gastrointestinal disor...
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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset
Last reviewed: 2026
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