Proper use of Chloral Hydrate

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Why Doctor Prescribed Chloral Hydrate

• Drugs, Herbs and Supplements

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Why we use Chloral Hydrate Medication?

• Chloral Hydrate available in two forms liquid
  and capsules.
• It is used before surgery to relieve anxiety and
  stress for many years.
• You fall asleep fast after taking this
  medication.
• It is also used in the treatment of insomnia and
  after surgery to treat alcohol withdrawal and
  pain.
• There may be some other uses of this medication
  too.

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How to use Chloral Hydrate Medication?

• Chloral hydrate medication is always present in
  both liquid and capsule form.
• It may vary from patient to patient so it is
  mandatory to use it exactly as your doctor
  prescribed.
• Never take it without consulting a doctor.
• If you take the liquid form, then firstly take a
  glass of water then add medicine into water then
  mix fruit juice or ginger ale and take it
  immediately.
• If you are taking the capsule then swallow it
  with a glass of water or ginger ale.

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Precaution One should follow

• Always tell your medical history to the doctor
  whether you have allergic problems with drugs or
  you take some prescribed or non-prescribed
  medication.
• Ask your doctor if you are allergic to any
  medicine like aspirin or have any problem like
  kidney problems, heart disease.
• Do not use this medication if your pregnancy
  delivery date is near, tell your doctor every
  detail of your pregnancy either you are pregnant
  or you are planning for it.
• This medication may cause drowsiness for a while
  so never consume it while you are driving.
• Never share this medication with the one who is
  not prescribed.
• Dont try to use it more or less than prescribed
  by your doctor or pharmacist..

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Side Effects of Chloral Hydrate Medication

• You should immediately stop medication, if you
  have any of these side effects like diarrhea,
  upset stomach, vomiting, or drowsiness.
• Consult your doctor if you have serious side
  effects like skin rashes, iching , heart beat
  rate down or any breathing problem.
• Dont ignore if you have any of these or some
  other side effects due to this medication.
• However, Many people using this medication do not
  have side effects.

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Important Information Missed Dose

• If you missed a dose, use it as soon as you
  remember. If it is near the time of your next
  dose you are advised to skip the dose and
  continue from next time.
• Always use this medication regularly to get the
  most benefit from it, do not increase or decrease
  the dose without consulting your doctor.

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Storage and Disposal of the Chloral Hydrate
Medication

• Storage Always store these Chloral hydrate
  medication in the container they came in, tightly
  closed and out of reach of children. Keep this
  away from the excessive heat and moisture. Do not
  freeze and store it at room temperature.
• Disposal To ensure that no one other than you
  consume it without a doctor prescription, you
  should dispose of it or drain it when not needed.

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Thank You...