Is there a difference between oral and injectable Pentobarbital (Nembutal) and can the injectable be consumed orally?

[danielplainview]

Is it harmless to consume injectable Pentobarbital orally?

 

[intr0verse]

Is it harmless to consume injectable Pentobarbital orally?

No, it's not harmless. If you drink too much, you will die.

 

[danielplainview]

No, it's not harmless. If you drink too much, you will die.

Isn't that obvious. I was asking about the harm in terms of surviving or some serious non fatal issue.

 

[adamantc]

Isn't that obvious. I was asking about the harm in terms of surviving or some serious non fatal issue.

The two are the exact same. The injectable one is probably more sterile, but if you're going to drink it, both are fine. Check the dosages, though: injectable Pentobarbital will have less Pentobarbital per mL than drinkable pentobarbital.

 

[danielplainview]

The two are the exact same. The injectable one is probably more sterile, but if you're going to drink it, both are fine. Check the dosages, though: injectable Pentobarbital will have less Pentobarbital per mL than drinkable pentobarbital.

I have heard that injectable, it's highly alkaline and can cause severe chemical burns to the mouth and throat, is it true?

 

[adamantc]

I have heard that injectable, it's highly alkaline and can cause severe chemical burns to the mouth and throat, is it true?

It is formulated in an alkaline solution, like other barbiturates. A quick database search shows that its pH is around 9.5, which is not high enough to be a health hazard. It'll taste unusual, but it won't harm you.

 

[danielplainview]

It is formulated in an alkaline solution, like other barbiturates. A quick database search shows that its pH is around 9.5, which is not high enough to be a health hazard. It'll taste unusual, but it won't harm you.

Are you sure?

 

[adamantc]

Are you sure?

I've never seen pentobarbital, as it isn't used on humans. However, methohexital and sodium thiopental are formulated in slightly alkaline solutions. Searching for injectable pentobarbital's properties confirms my hypothesis.

 

[danielplainview]

Okay, thanks.

I've never seen pentobarbital, as it isn't used on humans. However, methohexital and sodium thiopental are formulated in slightly alkaline solutions. Searching for injectable pentobarbital's properties confirms my hypothesis.