Somulose is indicated for euthanasia of cats, dogs, horses and cattle.

Secobarbitone is a hypnotic derivative of barbituric acid with a rapid onset of action, which profoundly depresses the central nervous system, including the respiratory centres.

Cinchocaine has marked cardiotoxic effects at high doses. When given in combination, the barbiturate produces rapid loss of consciousness and cessation of respiration while the Cinchocaine depresses the cardiac conduction resulting in early cardiac arrest. Since cardiac arrest is not dependent on development of profound hypoxia, euthanasia with Somulose is generally not accompanied with the gasping which may occur with other agents.