Somnote
Generic name:chloral hydrate
Dosage form: capsule
Drug class:Miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 22, 2021.
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The Somnote brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
Somnote Description
Each capsule for oral administration contains:
Chloral Hydrate, USP. . . . . . 500 mg
Warning: May be habit forming
Chloral Hydrate acts as a sedative and hypnotic.
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
Macrogol 400, Gelatin, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Sorbitane, Mannitol, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxide.
Somnote - Clinical Pharmacology
Chloral Hydrate is the oldest member of the hypnotic group of drugs. The action of Chloral Hydrate is confined to the cerebral hemispheres. Chloral Hydrate is detoxified in the liver and subsequently eliminated by the kidney.
Indications and Usage for Somnote
Chloral Hydrate is used primarily as a hypnotic in the management of simple insomnia. It is effective as a hypnotic only for short term use. Chloral Hydrate has been found to lose much of its effectiveness for both inducing and maintaining sleep by the end of a 2 week period of administration. Chloral Hydrate may also be used as a routine sedative. It has been used preoperatively or prior to electroencephalographic evaluation to allay anxiety and produce sedation and/or sleep. Chloral Hydrate, alone or in conjunction with Paraldehyde, may be effective in suppressing and/or reducing a...
