Beclamide is a drug that possesses anticonvulsant activity. It is no longer used. Beclamide is possibly metabolized to 3-chloropropanoic acid in vivo, which binds to the GHB receptor. It has been used as a sedative and as an anticonvulsant. It was studied in the 1950s for its anticonvulsant properties, as a treatment for generalised tonic-clonic seizures. It was not effective for absence seizures. Interest in the drug resumed in the 1990s for its psychiatric properties as an adjunct in the treatment of schizophrenia. While not classified as a DEA controlled substance in the United States, this product can only be sold STRICTLY to universities and research institutions. This product will not be sold to individuals or shipped to residential addresses.

Providing storage is as stated on the product vial and the vial is kept tightly sealed, the product can be stored for up to 24 months.
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.