MedicinehospitalEssential

Halothane

Inhaled anaesthetic for starting and maintaining general anaesthesia.

Clinical information

Common uses

induction and maintenance of general anaesthesia

Cautions

no longer on the WHO essential medicines list

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, list.essentialmeds.org, halothane (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations3

Brand name	Dosage form	Strength	Importer	Category
Halothane	Solution	100% w/v in 250ml	MFDA designated importers with Pre Authorization approval before import	hospital
Halothane	Solution	30ml	MFDA designated importers with Pre Authorization approval before import	hospital
Halothane	Solution	50ml	MFDA designated importers with Pre Authorization approval before import	hospital