Dichloralphenazone

Dichloralphenazone

Combination of
Phenazone	Analgesic
Chloral hydrate	Sedative
Clinical data
Routes of administration	Oral
Legal status
Legal status	US: Schedule IV
Identifiers
CAS Number	480-30-8
ATC code	N05CC04 (WHO)
PubChem	CID 10188

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 vascular (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.

External links

• N05CC04