Chloral hydrate

For trouble in sleeping or sedation before surgery: Adults-500 to 1000 milligrams (mg) taken thirty minutes before bedtime or surgery. For daytime sedation: Adults-250 mg taken three times a day after meals. For sedation before a dental or medical procedure: Children-Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The dose is usually 50 mg per kilogram (kg) (23 mg per pound) of body weight. For sedation before an electroencephalograph (EEG) test: Children-Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 25 mg per kg (11 mg per pound) of body weight.

For trouble in sleeping: Adults-500 to 1000 mg at bedtime. For daytime sedation: Adults-325 mg three times a day. For sedation before a dental or medical procedure: Children-Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The dose is usually 50 mg per kg (23 mg per pound) of body weight. For sedation before an electroencephalograph (EEG) test: Children-Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The dose is usually 25 mg per kg (11 mg per pound) of body weight.