Arovine
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Arovine is a compound of diphenylamine, thymol, and ethyl benzoate, a yellowish liquid with an aromatic smell and a cooling, burning taste. It is used as an anti-gonorrheal agent, taken orally in capsules or applied externally in various forms.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
AROVINE, Arhovin, a compound of diphenylamine, thymol, and ethyl benzoate, a yellowish liquid with an aromatic smell and a cooling, burning taste; almost insoluble in water, easily soluble in alcohol, ether, and chloroform. Melting point 21.8°. In the body it is broken down: 15-20 minutes after administration, thymol glucuronic acid and phenylhippuric acid are found in the urine; urine acidity increases. Anti-gonorrheal: orally 0.25 in gelatin capsules, externally in the form of urethral suppositories and vaginal balls of 0.05-0.1 and in the form of douches (1-2% solution in olive oil).
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“Arovine.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/arovine/