Chloral Hydrate

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pediatrician - Dr. Victоr Аbdоw
Rоckville, МD, USА.

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Is it allowed to take Chloral Hydrate during lactation?
Is it safe for a nursing mother and a child?

Sporadic use is harmless. (Used as a hypnotic drug for non painful procedures: CAT, EEG, MRI, etc. A repetitive use may be a cause of somnolence. Not commercially available in Spain as a sedative or hypnotic drug. American Academy of Pediatrics: Maternal Medication Usually Compatible With Breastfeeding.

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Types of risk

VERY LOW RISK
It is allowed while breastfeeding. It is not dangerous for a baby. It is moderately safe. more...

LOW RISK PROBABLE
Possible presence in breast milk is allowed. Follow the doctor's recommendation. more...

HIGH RISK PROBABLE
An unsafe drug, it is necessary to assess the risks while taking. Use safer analogs. more...

VERY HIGH RISK
It is not recommended. You need to stop breastfeeding or choose a safe analog. more...

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The main trade names in different countries containing in its composition Chloral Hydrate:

Scientific literature

The level of risk for breastfeeding is confirmed in these scientific publications:
  1. http://whqlibdoc.who.int/hq/2002/55732.pdf
  2. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11533352
  3. http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/108/3/776.full.pdf

Comments  

+3 #2 Reviewer: none, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient) 2019-06-16 01:28
I have been taking chloral hydrate for 14 yrs. for severe chronic insomnia. It has been very helpful but I caution that a person can develop a tolerance so do not overdo it. I am usually able to sleep 5 hours straight after a teaspoon before bed. It is most useful in helping me fall asleep.
+3 #1 Reviewer: Robo?, 65-74 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient) 2017-06-10 04:51
I was not able sleep period, my Dr. prescribed two years ago and I sleep 8 hrs. a night now. There is not an other drug that will do the same

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