acetophenetidin
- noun
- /ˌæsɪtoʊfɪˈnɛtɪdɪn/
- Archaic
- Acetophenetidin was once commonly found in over-the-counter headache remedies.
Examples
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The use of acetophenetidin has declined due to concerns about its safety.
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Researchers studied the effects of acetophenetidin on liver function.
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The doctor prescribed acetophenetidin for her headache.
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Many people used acetophenetidin before it was replaced.
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The compound acetophenetidin was frequently used in tablets to alleviate pain.
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In earlier decades, many people relied on acetophenetidin to treat their headaches.
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Before it was banned, acetophenetidin was present in several popular cold medications.
Synonyms
A common pain medicine that reduces fever but not swelling
A pain and fever medicine used in the past that can harm the kidneys
A white medicine once used to reduce pain and lower fever
A medicine once used to reduce fever and relieve pain
A white solid once used as a medicine to relieve pain and reduce fever
A white solid with no smell once used for pain and now made into dyes and rubber chemicals
Surface Forms
Etymology
Acetophenetidin comes from two parts: aceto- meaning 'vinegar' and phenetidin, the name of a family of older pain‑relief chemicals. So the name simply tells you it is a chemical with an 'aceto' part that was once used as a medicine for pain and fever.