Voluntal
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Voluntal is a sedative and analgesic belonging to the fatty series, chemically related to urethane and chloral hydrate. This 1930s encyclopedia entry outlines its chemical properties and recommended dosages for use as a sleep aid and pain reliever.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
VOLUNTAL, Voluntal, trichloroethyl urethane, belongs to the sedatives and analgesics of the fatty series, similar to urethane and chloral hydrate. It is easily soluble in alcohol and hot water. Dosage: as a sedative 0.5–1.0 before sleep in warm water; as an analgesic 3–4 times a day, 0.25–0.5 per dose.
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“Voluntal.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/voluntal/