Products Oxygen is commercially available in the form of compressed gas cylinders (oxygen cylinders) with a white color as a compressed gas. In many countries, it is available from PanGas, for example. Structure and properties Oxygen (symbol: O, elemental: O2, atomic number: 8, atomic mass: 15,999) is present as dioxygen (O2, O=O) as a colorless, … Oxygen
Products Polihexanide is commercially available as a solution and concentrate (Lavasept). It has been approved in many countries since 1991. Structure and properties Polihexanide (C8H19N5, Mr = 185.3 g/mol) is a biguanide derivative. Effects Polihexanide (ATC D08AC05) has bactericidal and fungicidal properties. Indications For antiseptic wound treatment and prophylaxis of bone and soft tissue infections. … Polihexanide
Products Some vaginal tablets are commercially available. Also used are vaginal suppositories and vaginal capsules. Structure and properties Vaginal tablets are solid, single-dose preparations intended for vaginal use. In general, they meet the definition of non-coated tablets or film-coated tablets. Detailed information can be found under the relevant articles. Vaginal tablets contain the same excipients, … Vaginal Tablets
Definition Aldehydes are organic compounds with the general structure R-CHO, where R can be aliphatic and aromatic. The functional group consists of a carbonyl group (C=O) with a hydrogen atom attached to its carbon atom. In formaldehyde, R is a hydrogen atom (HCHO). Aldehydes can be obtained, for example, by oxidation of alcohols or by … Aldehydes
BK virus is a polyomavirus. These describe a group of naked virus particles with a DNA genome. The virus is found throughout the world and almost everyone has contracted the virus, as it is usually transmitted in childhood and persists throughout life. The virus is the causative agent of polyomavirus nephropathy, or PVN. What is … BK Virus: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
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
The ears are among the most sensitive organs of the human body. Even the smallest inflammation in the ear area, such as ear boils, can lead to severe pain if not treated early. What is an ear boil? An ear furuncle, also known as otitis externa circumscripta among medical professionals, is an inflammatory change in … Ear Boils: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Methanobrevibacter smithii are archaea that live in the intestine, oral flora, and genital tract of mammals. They are so-called methanogens that metabolize carbon dioxide and hydrogen to water and methane, supporting healthy colonization of the intestine, mouth, and genital tract. The absence of Methanobrevibacter smithii in the colon is now associated with obesity. What are … Methanobrevibacter Smithii: Function, Role & Diseases
Symptoms Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) manifests as a respiratory illness with flu-like symptoms such as: Fever, chills Cough, sore throat Muscle and joint pain Shortness of breath Digestive problems such as nausea and diarrhea The disease can lead to severe pneumonia, ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome), septic shock, renal failure and multi-organ failure. It … MERS
