chloral hydrate suppositories-rectal (cont.)
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: "blood thinners" (e.g., warfarin), other sleep aids, drowsiness-causing antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine), narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine), tranquilizers, muscle relaxants, antidepressants, anti-anxiety drugs, anti-seizure drugs, phenothiazines (e.g., chlorpromazine, prochlorperazine), other drugs that make you drowsy. Check the labels on all your medicines (e.g., cough-and- cold products) because they may contain drowsiness-causing ingredients. Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of those products. Limit alcohol consumption. Chloral hydrate can cause false results with some diabetic urine testing products (cupric sulfate-type). Consult your doctor or pharmacist for recommendations. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include decreased pupil size, slow or fast and shallow breathing, and vomiting.
NOTES: Use exactly as prescribed. Do not increase your dose or use this more often than prescribed. Tolerance may develop to this medication making it less effective with prolonged use. Do not stop using this medication without your doctor's approval. Your dose may have to be gradually decreased if you have been using it for some time. Do not allow anyone else to use this medication.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) unless otherwise directed by the manufacturer. Keep away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom.
Last Editorial Review: 3/2/2005
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