Products Thiomerasal has been used as an excipient in pharmaceuticals, especially in liquid dosage forms such as eye drops and vaccines. It is rarely used today because of the potential adverse effects. The substance is also known as thimerosal. Structure and properties Thiomerasal (C9H9HgNaO2S, Mr = 404.8 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder and … Thiomersal
Products Propolis is contained in ointments, creams, tinctures, oral sprays, lip balms, capsules and body care products, among others. As a rule, these are not registered drugs, but cosmetics. The pure substance is available from beekeepers or in pharmacies and drugstores. When buying propolis products, care must be taken to ensure that the substance is … Propolis (Bee Glue): Effects and Health Benefits
Products Aluminum lactate is commercially available in many countries in combination with lidocaine as an oral spray (Deaftol). Structure and properties Aluminum lactate (C9H15AlO9, Mr = 294.2 g/mol) is the aluminum salt of lactic acid. It consists of the positively charged aluminum ion and three negatively charged lactates (aluminum trilactate). Aluminum lactate exists as a … Aluminum Lactate
Structure and properties Aluminum sulfate (Al2(SO4)3 – x H2O) exists as colorless, lustrous crystals or as a crystalline mass. It dissolves readily in hot water. Effects Aluminum sulfate has antiseptic and astringent properties. Fields of application Aluminum sulfate is a component of acetic-tartaric alumina solution, which is commercially available, among other things, in the form … Aluminum Sulfate
Products In many countries, only a few ear drops are currently on the market. They are also produced in pharmacies themselves. Structure and properties Ear drops are solutions, emulsions, or suspensions containing one or more active ingredients in liquids suitable for use in the ear canal. These include, for example, water, glycols, glycerol, propylene glycol, … Ear Drops
Products Cetrimonium bromide is found in lozenges (e.g., Mebu-Lemon, Mebu-Cherry, formerly Lemocin). It has been approved in many countries since 1972. Structure and properties Cetrimonium bromide (C19H42BrN, Mr = 364.4 g/mol) is a quaternary amine with a long alkyl radical that is soluble in water. It is a constituent of cetrimide. Effects Cetrimonium bromide (ATC … Cetrimonium Bromide
Products No drugs containing cetrimonium chloride are currently registered in many countries. Effects Cetrimonium chloride has antiseptic properties…. Indications As a surface disinfectant.
Products Cetylpyridinium chloride is found in lozenges for sore throats (Angina MCC, Lidazone, Lysopain N, Mebucaine N, Neo-Angin, among others). Structure and properties Cetylpyridinium chloride or 1-hexadecylpyridinium cloride (C21H38ClN – H2O, Mr = 358.0 g/mol) is a quaternary ammonium base. It exists as a white powder that is soapy to the touch. The aqueous solution … Cetylpyridinium Chloride
Products Boric acid is contained in eye drops as an excipient. In Germany, it belongs to the so-called “questionable prescription drugs” and should be used exclusively for healing waters and buffers in eye drops and for homeopathics (from D4). This is justified by a lack of efficacy and the risk of resorptive poisoning. This requirement … Boric Acid
Products In many countries, there are no ready-to-use medicines with boric acid for the treatment of vaginal mycosis on the market. Structure and properties Boric acid (H3BO3, Mr = 61.8 g/mol) is present as colorless, shiny, greasy-feeling scales, as white crystals, or as a white crystalline powder. It is soluble in water and dissolves readily … Boric Acid for Vaginal Fungus
Products Peru balsam is found in many countries in cold ointments, balm sticks and lip balms (Dermophil India, Peru Stick), traction ointments (Leucen) and healing ointments (Rapura, Zeller Balsam), among others. The majority of these are traditional medicines that have been on the market for decades. Some medicines also contain an artificially produced Peru balsam, … Peru Balsam
Products Resorcinol (resorcinol) is present in a few liquid and semisolid drugs. It is also used in the preparation of extemporaneous preparations, but is controversial because of its adverse effects. Structure and properties Resorcinol (C6H6O2, Mr = 110.1 g/mol) exists as a crystalline powder or as colorless to faint grayish-pink crystals with a sweetish odor. … Resorcinol
