Agapurin

Pharmacology, Internal Medicine

Also known as: Agar-agar depuratum

Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.

Agapurin is a purified form of agar-agar used in the 1930s as a treatment for constipation. It was recommended to be taken as a tablespoon during meals to regulate bowel movements.

Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)

AGAPURIN, purified agar-agar (Agar-agar depuratum), is recommended for constipation as a means of regulating bowel movements. The dose is a tablespoon (taken during meals).

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“Agapurin.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/agapurin/