Latin, Sulphonethylmethanum (Gen., Sulphonethylmethani)

Eng., Sulphonethylmethane. Synonym, Trional.

Form

A colorless crystalline powder.

Odor And Taste

-Odorless and almost tasteless.

Solubility

In 200 parts of water; readily soluble in alcohol.

Average Dose

12 grains (0.75 Gm.).

Therapeutic Action

Hypnotic.

Uses

Extensively used to induce sleep when the insomnia is not the result of pain or discomfort.

Administration

This is prescribed alone and usually in powder.

To produce sleep:

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or

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3j

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Ft. cht. no. v.

Sig

One at 8 p.m.; repeat at 10 if necessary.

If 10 p.m. is the usual time for sleep, one is given two hours before, and is repeated soon after 10 if sleepiness has not been induced.