BIOCHINOL
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Biochinol is an antisyphilitic bismuth preparation produced in the USSR. It is a 10% suspension in almond oil of a compound containing 20% bismuth, 30% quinine, and 50% iodine, noted for its consistent composition, good absorption, low toxicity, and absence of local reactions.
Encyclopedia article (1928–1936)
BIOCHINOL, the name of an antisyphilitic preparation containing bismuth, produced in the USSR (Gosmedtorgprom). Biochinol is a 10% suspension in almond oil of a compound containing 20% bismuth, 30% quinine, and 50% iodine, of a bright red color. According to literature data, Biochinol, while not inferior in therapeutic effect to other suspensions of organic bismuth compounds (Trepol, Bismogenol, etc.), is advantageously distinguished by its constant composition, easier absorption (rapid penetration into the tissues of the central nervous system), lower toxicity, and complete absence of local reactions. It is especially indicated for syphilis in infants and for combined treatment with neosalvarsan. It is injected in 3.0 doses of the suspension once every 3 days; for a standard course, 30.0-40.0 of the suspension. For infants - 1/10 dose, for children under 1 year - 1/5 dose, under 3 years - 1/2 dose, 6-15 years - 3/4 dose, over 15 years - adult dose.
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“BIOCHINOL.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/biochinol/