Hypnal
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Hypnal is a white crystalline powder composed of chloral hydrate and antipyrine that is soluble in water. It was historically used in the early 20th century to treat nervous insomnia, chorea, delirium tremens, and various psychoses.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
HYPNAL, Hypnal, chloral hydrate-antipyrine, a white crystalline powder, soluble in water. It is used for nervous insomnia, chorea, delirium tremens, and psychoses. Dosage: 1.0–2.0 per dose in water or in an aromatic tincture.
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“Hypnal.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/hypnal/