Hopogan
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Hopogan is a magnesium peroxide preparation used in the early 20th century as an anti-fermentative agent. It was administered to treat fermentation processes within the gastrointestinal tract.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
HOPOGAN, magnesium peroxide, MgO2. By releasing its O2 in the stomach, it acts as an anti-fermentative agent. According to some authors, its use is indicated for fermentation processes in the gastrointestinal tract. Dosage: 0.5, three to four times a day.
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“Hopogan.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/hopogan/