MAMMIN

MAMMIN (Mammin, Mammae siccatae), a preparation from dried cow udders. «96 It is believed that mammin contains hormones of the mammary glands. In animals, when introduced into the female organism, M. has a retarding effect on the development and activity of the sexual organs. Under the influence of M., the uterus decreases in size, the muscular layer atrophies, the mucous membrane swells and becomes filled with blood. Blood pressure is lowered. In the postpartum period, the administration of M. promotes the retrogressive development of the uterus; in metritis and tumors (fibromyomas), M. reduces bleeding and alleviates pain. M. is prescribed for fibromas, fibromyomas of the uterus, metro- and menorrhagias, dysmenorrheas, endometritis and metritis, postpartum hemorrhages, and insufficient involution of the postpartum uterus. Dose - 0.3-0.5 per administration, 3 times a day. Mamminokrinn - a preparation of the mammary glands, prepared according to the method of Professor Kravkov (by the State Endocrinological Institute in Moscow); used for subcutaneous injections for the same diseases and in the same doses as mammin.