Never give Triclofos to your child without consulting a doctor. Triclofos belongs to a class of hypnotic drugs. Doctors do not prescribe these under normal circumstances as such sleep difficulties usually resolve with time. Hence, it is important to consult your child’s doctor so that the risk of unwanted dosing can be eliminated.

The serious adverse reactions of Triclofos include cardiopulmonary arrest, allergic reactions, seizures, and medicine dependence. In case you wish to discontinue giving Triclofos to your child, consult the doctor as careful dose reduction is required otherwise there is a risk of withdrawal symptoms.

Overdose of Triclofos can cause respiratory arrest, decreased heart rate, and blood pressure. It is advised to monitor respiration, pulse, blood pressure, blood oxygen saturation, and take appropriate measures to ensure proper breathing. Consult your child’s doctor right away in such a case.

Triclofos is slowly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and starts showing its effect within 30-60 minutes of intake. It is advised to give Triclofos 1 hour before your child retires to bed.

Avoid giving Triclofos if your child exhibits allergic reactions, shows symptoms of porphyria, has liver or kidney problems, weakness, or has any serious heart disease.

Always follow the instructions mentioned on the label of the medicine bottle about the storage of Triclofos. Ideally, you should keep Triclofos at room temperature beyond the reach of the small children and pets. Do not freeze the medicine.