Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

  1. Placidyl

Descriptions


Ethchlorvynol is used to treat insomnia (trouble in sleeping). However, it has generally been replaced by other medicines for the treatment of insomnia. If ethchlorvynol is used regularly (for example, every day) to help produce sleep, it is usually not effective for more than 1 week.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.