Zinc Oxide

Products Zinc oxide is contained in zinc ointments, shaking mixtures, in sunscreens, skin care products, hemorrhoid ointments, baby care products, cosmetics and wound healing ointments, among others. Zinc oxide is also combined with other active ingredients in a fixed manner and traditionally numerous magistral formulations have been made with the active ingredient. Its medicinal use … Zinc Oxide

Zinc Oil

Products Zinc oil is prepared in pharmacies. In some countries, ready-made products are on sale. Production Zinc oil is a suspension of zinc oxide in olive oil. 100 g of zinc oil is prepared as follows: 50.0 g zinc oxide 50.0 g olive oil The zinc oxide is sieved (300) and added to the olive … Zinc Oil

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

Nystatin: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Nystatin is commercially available as a monopreparation as an oral suspension (Mycostatin, Multilind). Combination preparations are also available. Nystatin has been approved in many countries since 1967. Structure and properties Nystatin (C47H75NO17, Mr = 926 g/mol) is a fungicidal substance obtained from certain strains of by fermentation. It consists largely of tetraenes, the major … Nystatin: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Eczema Causes and Treatment

Symptoms Eczema or dermatitis refers to an inflammatory disease of the skin. Depending on the type, cause and stage, various symptoms are possible. These include skin redness, swelling, itching, blisters, and dry skin. In the chronic stage, crusting, thickening, cracking and scaling are often also observed. Eczema is usually non-infectious, but can become secondarily infected, … Eczema Causes and Treatment

Incontinence Pads

Fields of application Incontinence pads are used as an aid to accompany the treatment of urinary incontinence or fecal incontinence. Products Incontinence pads look similar to traditional sanitary napkins and panty liners, but have many times the capacity to absorb fluid. They are worn directly on the body and can be attached to undergarments. In … Incontinence Pads

Diaper Rash: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

Symptoms Inflammatory reactions in the diaper area: Reddened, wet, scaly erosions. Often shiny surface Vesicles and pustules Itching Painful open skin Diaper dermatitis with candida infection: Sharply demarcated, moist shiny skin redness in the folds of the buttocks and genital area. Scaly fringe at the transition zones to the healthy skin. Scattering of pinhead-sized nodules … Diaper Rash: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

Clostebol

Products No medicines containing clostebol are approved in many countries. Products available in some countries – for example, Italy and Brazil – include Trofodermin cream, a fixed combination with the antibiotic neomycin. Structure and properties Clostebol (C19H27ClO2, Mr = 322.9 g/mol) is a derivative of the male sex hormone testosterone chlorinated at position 4. Trofodermine … Clostebol

Oral Thrush

Symptoms Oral thrush is an infection of the mouth and throat with Candida fungi. Different manifestations are distinguished. The actual oral thrush is usually called acute pseudomembranous candidiasis. The leading symptom is the white to yellowish, small-spotted, partially intermingled coating of the mucous membranes in the mouth and throat area. It consists of epithelial cells, … Oral Thrush

Oak: Medicinal Uses

Stem plant L., Fagaceae – English oak (Matt.) Liebl., Fagaceae – Sessile oak Willd., Fagaceae – Downy Oak Medicinal drug Quercus cortex – Oak bark: The cut and dried bark of fresh, young branches of L., (Matt.) Liebl. or Willd. (PhEur). PhEur requires a minimum content of tannins. Quercus semen – acorn, rarely used as … Oak: Medicinal Uses

Cradle Cap

Symptoms Cradle cap often occurs in infants during the first months of life. It manifests as a yellowish, encrusted, greasy and scaly scalp and may be accompanied by redness. The rash is not itchy and does not pose a medical problem for the child. Redness may also occur around the eyes, on the neck, and … Cradle Cap