


Hypnothane Liquid For Inhalation
Halothane (100% w/v)
Hypnothane Liquid For Inhalation is a general anesthetic. It is used in major surgical procedures. It allows the procedures to be carried out without pain and distress. This medicine is used in a hospital setting only.
Written By Dr. Lipika Khurana, PGDHHM, BDS,
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Last updated on 29 Apr 2026 | 01:02 PM (IST)
Written By Dr. Lipika Khurana, PGDHHM, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS,
Last updated on 29 Apr 2026 | 01:02 PM (IST)
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Product introduction
Hypnothane Liquid For Inhalation causes loss of consciousness which is reversible. It is only administered under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse. You should not self administer this medicine.
The most common side effects include shivering, nausea, vomiting, high-grade fever, decreased blood pressure, and irregular heartbeat. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Also, inform your doctor if you are on any medications or have any known allergy to this medicine before the start of the procedure. Driving should not be done as this medicine may cause sleepiness and may impair your ability to think or react. It is also advised not to operate machinery because of these effects.
Uses of Hypnothane Solution for inhalation
Benefits of Hypnothane Solution for inhalation
General Anaesthesia
Hypnothane Liquid For Inhalation is used as a general anesthetic to induce and maintain unconsciousness during surgical procedures. It helps ensure the patient does not feel pain or remember the surgery. Halothane is inhaled and works quickly, making it suitable for controlled anesthesia in medical settings.
Hypnothane Liquid For Inhalation is used as a general anesthetic to induce and maintain unconsciousness during surgical procedures. It helps ensure the patient does not feel pain or remember the surgery. Halothane is inhaled and works quickly, making it suitable for controlled anesthesia in medical settings.
Side effects of Hypnothane Solution for inhalation
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Hypnothane
- Shivering
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- High grade fever
- Decreased blood pressure
- Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
How to use Hypnothane Solution for inhalation
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use.
How Hypnothane Solution for inhalation works
Hypnothane Liquid For Inhalation is a general anaesthetic. It works by causing reversible loss of consciousness. This allows surgical procedures to be carried out without pain and distress.
Quick tips
- Hypnothane Liquid For Inhalation is given by a vaporizer under the supervision of a doctor only.
- Your doctor will monitor you regularly for blood pressure, pulse rate and heartbeat during the treatment.
- It makes you feel sleepy. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Hypnothane Liquid For Inhalation affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.
Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Hypnothane Liquid For Inhalation. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Hypnothane Liquid For Inhalation is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding
CAUTION
Hypnothane Liquid For Inhalation should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.

Driving
NOT RELEVANT
Not relevant, as Hypnothane Liquid For Inhalation is intended for use in hospitalized patients.

Kidney
No interaction found/established

Liver
No interaction found/established
Interaction with drugs
Taking Hypnothane with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Severe
Isoniazid (Oral Route)
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms. Isoniazid may fasten the elimination of Halothane leading to reduced efficacy.
Severe
Phenobarbitone (Injection Route)
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.Doctor may monitor your liver function. Phenobarbitone may reduce blood levels of the active form of Halothane.
Severe
Phenobarbitone (Oral Route)
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.Doctor may monitor your liver function. Phenobarbitone may reduce blood levels of the active form of Halothane.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, Hypnothane Liquid For Inhalation is still used as a safe anesthetic drug in many parts of the world
Hypnothane Liquid For Inhalation is potent inflammable nor explosive inhalational anaesthetic.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Organofluorides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
General Anesthetics
References
- Patel PM, Patel HH, Roth DM. General Anesthetics and Therapeutic Gases. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 541-43.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 648-51.
- ScienceDirect. Halothane. [Accessed 05 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-S198. [Accessed 05 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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