Urethane Merck.—C.P

Ethyl Urethane. —Colorl. cryst.; faint, peculiar odor; saltpeter-like taste.— Sol. in 0.6 part alcohol, 1 part water, 1 part ether, 1.5 part chloroform, 3 parts glycerin, 20 parts olive oil.—Hypnotic, Antispasmodic, Sedative.— Uses: Insomnia, eclampsia, nervous excitement, tetanus; and as antidote in strychnine, resorcin, or picrotoxin poisoning. Does not interfere with circulation; no unpleasant after-effects. In eclampsia it should be given per enema.— Dose: Sedative , 10—20 grn., 1—4 t. daily: hypnotic , 30—45 grn., in 3 portions at 1/2 —1 hour intervals, in 10% solut.— Max. D. : 80 grn.— Incompatibles: Alkalies, acids.