Hegonon
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Hegonon is a protein-silver compound containing 7% silver, used in the 1930s as a disinfectant for treating gonorrhea. It is presented as a grayish water-soluble powder that does not precipitate with proteins or sodium chloride. The article details its recommended concentrations for urethral injections and bladder irrigations.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
HEGONON, Hegonon, a protein (albumose) compound of ammoniacal silver nitrate. Contains 7% silver. A grayish powder, soluble in water, which does not precipitate with protein or sodium chloride. Used against gonorrhea as a disinfectant. Dosage: for urethral irrigation a 0.25% - 1% solution, for bladder washing 1:5,000 - 1:1,000.
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“Hegonon.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/hegonon/