Chloral Hydrate Odan

When used as a sleeping aid, the recommended adult dose of chloral hydrate is 500 mg to 1,000 mg taken 15 to 30 minutes before bedtime. Drowsiness usually occurs within 10 to 15 minutes, and sleep within 30 to 60 minutes after taking chloral hydrate. The starting dose may be lower for seniors (e.g., 250 mg taken 15 to 30 minutes before bedtime).

When used as a sedative, the recommended adult dose of chloral hydrate is 250 mg taken 3 times daily after meals to a maximum of 2,000 mg per day.

When used before surgery or medical procedures, the recommended adult dose of chloral hydrate is 500 mg to 1,000 mg taken 30 minutes before the procedure.

For use by children, the recommended dosage of chloral hydrate is based on body weight. As a sleeping aid, the recommended dose of chloral hydrate is 50 mg per kilogram of body weight (to a maximum of 1,000 mg per dose) at bedtime. As a sedative, the dose of chloral hydrate is 25 mg per kilogram of body weight per day in 3 to 4 divided doses taken after meals (to a maximum of 500 mg per dose). When used before surgery or medical procedures, the recommended dose of chloral hydrate is 25 mg per kilogram of body weight to 50 mg per kilogram of body weight 30 minutes before the procedure (to a maximum of 1,000 mg per dose). Drowsiness usually occurs within 15 minutes, and sleep by 40 minutes after taking chloral hydrate. Most children are fully awake within 2 hours.

Chloral hydrate should be taken with a full glass of fluid to reduce stomach side effects. It can also be mixed in other liquids such as fruit juice or ginger ale. Chloral Hydrate Odan (Chloral-hydrate) is normally only used for short periods of time as it can become habit-forming and lose its effectiveness.

Many things can affect the dose of a medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications.If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.

It is important to use Chloral Hydrate Odan (Chloral-hydrate) exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose of Chloral Hydrate Odan (Chloral-hydrate), skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Store Chloral Hydrate Odan (Chloral-hydrate) at room temperature away from excess heat, keep it from freezing, and keep it out of the reach of children.

Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.