Midrin and its generics are now Schedule IV controlled drugs
October 2001
Midrin and its generics are now Schedule IV controlled drugs...because they contain the sedative dichloralphenazone.
Most physicians are surprised to learn that dichloralphenazone actually breaks down to chloral hydrate and phenazone.
Chloral hydrate is a C-IV controlled substance. This explains why there is concern about Midrin abuse.
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