Chemistry:Dichloralphenazone

Short description: Chemical compound

Dichloralphenazone

Combination of
Phenazone	Analgesic
Chloral hydrate	Sedative
Clinical data
MedlinePlus	a601064
Routes of administration	Oral
ATC code	N05CC04 (WHO)
Legal status
Legal status	US: Schedule IV
Identifiers
CAS Number	480-30-8 Y
PubChem CID	10188
DrugBank	DB01495 Y
ChemSpider	9776 Y
UNII	YYX637R279
KEGG	D03785 Y
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Dichloralphenazone is a 1:2 mixture of antipyrine with chloral hydrate. In combination with paracetamol and isometheptene, it is the active ingredient of medications for migraine and tension headaches, including Epidrin and Midrin. Performance impairments are common with this drug and caution is advised, for example when driving motor vehicles. Additional uses of dichloralphenazone include sedation for the treatment of short-term insomnia, although there are probably better drug choices for the treatment of insomnia.

See also

• Chloral betaine

External links

• N05CC04 (WHO)