Crurin
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Crurin is a bismuth thiocyanate complex used as an antiseptic and wound granulation agent. It was applied in the 1930s for varicose and syphilitic leg ulcers and gonorrhea.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
Crurin, Crurin, bismuth thiocyanate Bi(SCN)3.(C9H7N.HSCN)2. A yellowish-red powder with a sharp odor; melting point 70°. Insoluble in water and alcohol. Crurin possesses antiseptic properties and induces wound granulation. It is applied in the form of a powder for varicose and syphilitic ulcers of the leg: Crurin-20.0 - 50.0, starch-50.0. For gonorrhea, Crurin is applied as a 0.5% aqueous suspension with a small amount of glycerin. Side effects: with external application, sometimes strong irritation of the surrounding tissue; with gonorrhea, strong burning is noted in some patients.
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“Crurin.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/crurin/