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What precaution applies to chloral hydrate in patients with mild to moderate liver or kidney impairment?

Name: What precaution applies to chloral hydrate in patients with mild to moderate liver or kidney impairment?
Published: 2026-11-08T13:40:41.794Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Chloral hydrate should be used with caution in patients with mild to moderate liver or kidney impairment and is contraindicated in severe liver or kidney impairment.

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Chloral Hydrate 500mg/5ml Oral SolutionMarlborough Pharmaceuticals Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 5Document updated 24 August 2026

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