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Hydrocortisone Acetate Eye Ointment

Products Hydrocortisone acetate eye ointment Hydrocortisone-POS 1% was approved in many countries in 2014. Structure and properties Hydrocortisone acetate (C23H32O6, Mr = 404.5 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water. It is an acetylated hydrocortisone (cortisol). Effects Hydrocortisone acetate (ATC S01BA02) has anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, immunosuppressive, and antipruritic properties. The … Hydrocortisone Acetate Eye Ointment

Hydrocortisone Butyrate

Products Hydrocortisone butyrate is commercially available as emulsion and cream (Locoid). It has been approved in many countries since 1973. Structure and properties Hydrocortisone-17-butyrate (C25H36O6, Mr = 432.6 g/mol) is an esterified, nonhalogenated glucocorticoid. It is a derivative of endogenous hydrocortisone. Effects Hydrocortisone butyrate (ATC D07AB02) has anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, immunosuppressive, and antipruritic properties. The effects … Hydrocortisone Butyrate

Emedastine

Products Emedastine is commercially available in the form of eye drops (Emadine). It has been approved in many countries since 1999. Structure and properties Emedastine (C17H26N4O, Mr = 302.41 g/mol) is a benzimidazole and a methyl diazepine derivative. It is present in drugs as emedastinidifumarate, a white powder that is soluble in water. Effects Emedastine … Emedastine

Butterbur

Cf. Butterbur against hay fever Detailed information. Stem plant L., Asteraceae – butterbur Medicinal drug Petasitidis rhizoma – butterbur rhizome, butterbur. Petasitidis folium – butterbur leaves Ingredients Sesquiterpenes: petasins, petasols Flavonoids Alkaloids: pyrrolizidine alkaloids Essential oil Effects Antispasmodic Analgesic Anti-allergic Fields of application Spasmodic pain of the gastrointestinal and urogenital tracts. Menstrual cramps Hay fever … Butterbur

Groundhog Ointments

Products Marmot ointments are available in pharmacies and drugstores. Some pharmacies in the Alps make marmot ointments themselves as a house specialty. Other products (selection): Alpine Herbs marmot oil ointment, Puralpina, Exmonte and Marmol. The pure marmot fat can be obtained from the specialized trade at Hänseler. Ingredients Marmot ointments contain marmot fat (Adeps marmottae), … Groundhog Ointments

Nedocromil

Products Medicines containing nedocromil are no longer available in many countries. The eye drops (Tilavist), nasal spray (Tilarin), and preparation for inhalation (Tilade) are out of commerce, presumably for commercial reasons. This article refers to ocular use. Structure and properties Nedocromil (C19H17NO7, Mr = 371.34 g/mol) belongs to the class of pyranoquinolines and is present … Nedocromil

Oak Processionary Moth (Caterpillar Dermatitis)

Symptoms Possible symptoms following contact include: Severe itching Skin rash, red papules, nodules, toxic-irritant dermatitis. Wheal formation, urticaria. Angioedema Conjunctivitis, swelling of the eyelids. Sore throat, sore throat Respiratory inflammation, bronchitis, bronchoconstriction, breathing problems, cough. Fever, feeling sick Rarely, a life-threatening anaphylaxis can occur. Pets such as dogs or cats can also come into contact … Oak Processionary Moth (Caterpillar Dermatitis)

Cortisone Mixed Ointments

Products Cortisone mixed ointments are not commercially available as finished drug products. They are prepared in pharmacies as extemporaneous preparations. Usually, a cream or ointment containing cortisone is diluted by mixing it with an ingredient-free base, such as Excipial or Antidry. The concentration of the glucocorticoid decreases in the process. However, the risk for adverse … Cortisone Mixed Ointments

Tripelennamine

Products Tripelennamine is commercially available as a solution for injection. It is approved exclusively as a veterinary drug in many countries and has been since 1959. In Germany, it is approved for use in humans as a pen to relieve itching after contact with insects, jellyfish, or stinging nettles (Azaron). Structure and properties Tripelennamine (C16H21N3, … Tripelennamine

Astemizole

Products Astemizole was commercially available in tablet and suspension form (Hismanal). It has been withdrawn from the market in many countries because of potential adverse effects and is no longer available (see below). It may well be replaced by other, better-tolerated antihistamines, such as cetirizine, loratadine, and fexofenadine. Structure and properties Astemizole (C28H31FN4O, Mr = … Astemizole

Diphenhydramine

Products Diphenhydramine is commercially available in tablet, drop, and gel forms (e.g., Benocten, Nardyl Sleep, Fenipic plus), among others. It is also known as Benadryl in some countries. Diphenhydramine was developed in the 1940s. It is also a component of the active ingredient dimenhydrinate. Structure and properties Diphenhydramine (C17H21NO, Mr = 255.4 g/mol) is present … Diphenhydramine

Antihistamines for Allergies

Products Antihistamines are often taken in the form of tablets. In addition, drops, solutions, lozenges, capsules, gels, creams, eye drops, nasal sprays, and injectable solutions are also available, among others. The first active ingredient from this group was phenbenzamine (Antergan), developed in France in the 1940s. It is no longer commercially available today. Structure and … Antihistamines for Allergies