Editing Paraldehyde (section)

===Administration===
{{More citations needed section|date=June 2015}}
[[Image:ParaldehydeAmpoule.jpg|left|100px|thumb|A 5 mL glass ampoule of paraldehyde.]]
Generic paraldehyde is available in 5 mL sealed glass ampoules. Production in the US has been discontinued, but it was previously marketed as '''Paral'''.

Paraldehyde has been given orally, rectally, intravenously and by intramuscular injection. It reacts with rubber and plastic which limits the time it may safely be kept in contact with some syringes or tubing before administration.

* '''Injection'''. Intramuscular injection can be very painful and lead to sterile abscesses, nerve damage, and tissue necrosis. Intravenous administration can lead to [[pulmonary edema]], [[circulatory collapse]] and other complications.
* '''Oral'''. Paraldehyde has a hot burning taste and can upset the stomach. It is often mixed with milk or fruit juice in a glass cup and stirred with a metal spoon.
* '''Rectal'''. It may be mixed 1 part paraldehyde with 9 parts saline or, alternatively, with an equal mixture of [[peanut oil|peanut]] or [[olive oil]].
{{Clear}}