Undecylenic Acid

Products Undecylenic acid is commercially available in many countries as an ointment (Undex, combination preparation). Solutions and creams are also available in some countries. Undecylenic acid has been used medicinally for many decades. Undex ointment has been approved in many countries since 1951. Structure and properties Undecylenic acid (C11H20O2, Mr = 184.3 g/mol) exists as … Undecylenic Acid

Econazole

Products Econazole is commercially available as a cream, powder, pump spray, vaginal cream, and vaginal suppository (Pevaryl, Gyno-Pevaryl, Pevisone + triamcinolone acetonide). The active ingredient has been approved in many countries since 1974. Structure and properties The imidazole derivative econazole (C18H15Cl3N2O, Mr = 381.7 g/mol) is a white powder that is practically insoluble in water. … Econazole

Butenafine

Products Butenafine is not commercially available in many countries. In other countries, it is available as a cream (e.g., Mentax) and other products. Structure and properties Butenafine (C23H27N, Mr = 317.5 g/mol) is present in drugs as butenafine hydrochloride, a white crystalline powder that is sparingly soluble in water. It is a naphthalene derivative and … Butenafine

Gentian Violet

Products and production Gentian violet solutions are not commercially available as human medicines in many countries and must be prepared for customers in a pharmacy or drugstore. They can also order the solution from specialized suppliers (e.g., Hänseler). According to the New Formulary (NRF), the pure substance methylrosanilinium chloride PhEur should be used (see below), … Gentian Violet

Terbinafine Cream

Products Terbinafine cream has been approved in many countries since 1991 (Lamisil, generic). Structure and properties Terbinafine (C21H25N, Mr = 291.43 g/mol) is present in the drug as terbinafine hydrochloride, a white crystalline powder that is sparingly soluble in water. It belongs structurally to the allylamines. Effects Terbinafine (ATC D01AE15) has fungistatic to fungicidal properties … Terbinafine Cream