Borovertine
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Borovertine is a crystalline compound formed by the action of boric acid on urotropine, used in 1930s medicine as a diuretic and urinary antiseptic. It was prescribed for conditions such as cystitis, pyelitis, and alkaline urine, with typical doses ranging from 0.5 to 1.0 grams.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
BOROVERTINE, Borovertin, a product of the action of boric acid on urotropine, triboric hexamethylenetetramine, is a white crystalline powder soluble in water. Borovertine is used as a diuretic and disinfectant in cystitis, pyelitis, alkaline urine, catheterization, and so on. Dose: 0.5–1.0 up to 4.0 per day; in case of nausea, the dose is reduced.
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“Borovertine.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/borovertine/