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clomethiazole · Medicine question

Is clomethiazole contraindicated in acute pulmonary insufficiency?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Yes, clomethiazole is contraindicated in acute pulmonary insufficiency.

Sources for this answer

Heminevrin/Clomethiazole 192 mg CapsulesNeon Healthcare Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.3 Contraindications · Version 6Document updated 11 November 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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