Castellani Solution

Products Castellani solution is not commercially available as a registered finished drug in many countries and must be prepared in a pharmacy as an extemporaneous preparation. Retailers can also order it from specialized suppliers. The drug is named after Aldo Castellani (1877-1971), a well-known Italian tropical physician who developed it in the 1920s. Ingredients Traditional … Castellani Solution

Resorcinol

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

Intertrigo

Symptoms Intertrigo (Latin for “rubbed sore”) is a common inflammatory skin condition that occurs on opposite skin surfaces in skin folds. It is initially manifested by a mild to severe redness that is approximately mirror image on both sides of the skin fold. It is often accompanied by itching, rash, burning sensation and pain. Papules … Intertrigo

Magisterial Recipes

Definition Most drugs today are pre-produced in large quantities and enter the market ready for use. However, drugs also exist that are produced in the laboratory by pharmacies on a doctor’s prescription for individual customers. These are referred to as extemporaneous preparations. The following is the definition according to the Federal Law on Medicinal Products … Magisterial Recipes