Pharmacy. Also exalgine. [f. EX- prefix1 + Gr. ἄλγ-ος pain + -IN.] A methyl compound of acetanilide, so called from its use as an anodyne.
1889. Pharm. Jrnl., 30 March, 781/1. Exalgine occurs in needles or in large white tablets.
1890. Daily News, 1 Dec., 5/6. A prescription ordering exalgine.
