Davis's Drug Guide

chloral hydrate

General

High Alert Medication: This medication bears a heightened risk of causing significant patient harm when it is used in error.

**Off Market Drug**
This medication is no longer available in the United States. Information provided here is for reference purposes only.

Pronunciation:
klor-al hye-drate

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Trade Name(s)

  • Aquachloral
  • Novo-Chlorhydrate [Canada]
  • PMS-Chloral Hydrate [Canada]

Pregnancy Category
Category C

Ther. Class.
sedative/hypnotics

Controlled Substance Schedule: IV

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