Paraldehyde (Systemic)
Brand Names : Paral
CategoryDescriptionParaldehyde (par-AL-de-hyde) is used to treat certain convulsive disorders.
It also has been used in the treatment of alcoholism and in the treatment
of nervous and mental conditions to calm or relax patients who are nervous
or tense and to produce sleep. However, this medicine has generally been replaced
by safer and more effective medicines for the treatment of alcoholism and
in the treatment of nervous and mental conditions.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the
following dosage forms:
Oral
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Oral liquid (U.S. and Canada)
Parenteral
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Injection (Canada)
Rectal
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Rectal liquid (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
Generic name product may be available in the U.S. and Canada.
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