Chloral hydrate

ATC: N05CC01.
DDD: 1000 mg po / pr
ICD-10: G47

Half-life: 8 h
Contra-indications: hepatic and renal impairment
Adverse effects: G/I disturbances

Oral liquid
NL (FNA product): 500 mg / 5ml
UK: 500 mg / 5ml and 200 mg/5ml
Welldorm: 143.3 mg / 5 ml

Tablets:
UK: Welldorm, (cloral betaine) 707 mg = 414 mg chloral hydrate
Dose 1-2 tablets at bedtime, max 5 tabs (2000 mg) daily

Rectal
NL: FNA product
Enema 150 mg/ml; 100 ml.
Suppository 300 mg, 500 mg, 750 mg, 1000 mg.

Dose:
NL: 250 - 1000 mg, max 2000 mg
UK: 500 - 2000 mg, child 30-50 mg/kg, max 1000 mg