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GENERIC NAME: CHLORAL HYDRATE SUPPOSITORIES - RECTAL (KLOR-ull HI-drate)

BRAND NAME(S): Aquachloral

Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage

USES: This medication is used as a sleeping aid to improve sleep disturbances.

HOW TO USE: This is best used 15 to 30 minutes before bedtime. If the suppository is too soft, refrigerate for 30 minutes or run under cold water before removing the foil wrap. Unwrap and moisten the suppository slightly with water. Lie down on your left side with the right knee bent (or the reverse if left handed). Push the suppository well into the rectum with your finger. Remain lying down for 2-3 minutes so the medication gets absorbed properly.

SIDE EFFECTS: This medication causes drowsiness and dizziness. Avoid tasks requiring alertness. You may experience headache, stomach upset, dizziness or an unpleasant taste in the mouth during the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication. If these effects persist or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: confusion, nightmares, loss of coordination, fainting, breathing difficulties, skin rash, itching, yellowing of the eyes or skin. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: heart problems, liver disease, kidney disease, allergies (especially drug allergies). Elderly persons are usually more sensitive to the effects of this medication. Use cautiously. This medication is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Since this medication may appear in breast milk, consult with your doctor before breast-feeding.





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