Veramon
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Veramon is a pharmaceutical compound consisting of 72% pyramidon and 28% diethylbarbituric acid (veronal). It combines significant analgesic and sedative effects without producing the side effects typical of veronal, such as headache or heaviness.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
VERAMON, Veramon, a compound of pyramidon (72%) with diethylbarbituric acid (veronal) (28%). Thanks to the combination of its components, veramon possesses significant analgesic and sedative action without causing the side effects of veronal (headache, heaviness). Veramon is non-toxic. It is used against headaches, neuralgias, postoperative pains, tabetic crises, in dental practice, and for dysmenorrhea and painful menstruation. Dose: 0.4–0.6 per dose, 1–2 times a day.
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“Veramon.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/veramon/