Amyloform
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Amyloform is a condensation product of formaldehyde and starch, appearing as a water-insoluble powder. It is non-toxic and releases formaldehyde upon contact with tissues, making it useful as a wound dusting powder and for treating rhinitis.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
AMYLOFORM, Amyloform, a product of the condensation of formaldehyde with starch, is a water-insoluble powder. Upon contact with tissues, formaldehyde is released. The preparation is completely non-toxic. It is used per se as a dusting powder for wounds, for deodorization and to reduce discharge, and with talc (50%) against rhinitis.
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“Amyloform.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/amyloform/