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2734946 
Journal Article 
Effects of ethanol on Gilbert's hyperbilirubinemia 
Okolicsanyi, L; Cartei, G; Naccarato, R 
1972 
1 
The Lancet
ISSN: 0140-6736
EISSN: 1474-547X 
IPA/72/57332 
VOL 1 ISS Feb 19 1972 
REF 5 
English 
IPA COPYRIGHT: ASHP Results of a preliminary study suggested that ethanol (ethyl alcohol) does not exert constantly beneficial effects on bilirubin metabolism in Gilbert's syndrome, and therefore should not be given to prevent unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia. Fourteen patients with chronic nonhemolytic unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia were given I.V. 750 ml. of 14.25% ethanol solution in physiological saline daily for a week. A chart listing serum bilirubin determinations before and after ethanol administration is included.