SEVERE INSOMNIA IN THE ELDERLY (SHORT-TERM USE), 1-2 CAPSULES (OR 5-10 ML SYRUP) AT BEDTIME; CHILD NOT RECOMMENDED.
ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL : USUALLY STARTING WITH 9 TO 12 CAPSULES, DIVIDED INTO 3 OR 4 DOSES, ON THE FIRST DAY, AND GRADUALLY REDUCING THE DOSAGE OVER THE NEXT 5 DAYS. USE FOR LONGER THAN 9 DAYS IS NOT RECOMMENDED BECAUSE OF THE RISK OF DEPENDENCE.
PORPHYRIA :
CLOMETHIAZOLE IS ONE OF THE DRUGS THAT HAS BEEN USED FOR SEIZURE PROPHYLAXIS IN PATIENTS WITH PORPHYRIA WHO CONTINUE TO EXPERIENCE CONVULSIONS WHILE IN REMISSION.