Also known as Sedoneural, sodium bromide has been used as a hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and sedative in medicine, widely used as an anticonvulsant and a sedative in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Its action is due to the bromide ion, and for this reason potassium bromide is equally effective.

What is the common name of NaBr?

Sodium bromide | NaBr - PubChem.

What does sodium bromide do for pools?

Called a Chlorine Enhancer by some chemical manufacturers, sodium bromide creates a synergy of high chlorine and high bromine levels. Bromides are usually used not for algae control, but to kill pool algae in out-of-control cases.