Products Medicines containing dithranol are no longer on the market in many countries. They can be imported from abroad or prepared as extemporaneous preparations in a pharmacy. Corresponding regulations can be found, for example, in the DMS. Dithranol is incorporated into petrolatum and thick kerosene, for example. Structure Dithranol (C14H10O3, Mr = 226.2 g/mol) is … Dithranol
Stem plant (Brot.) A. Rich, Rubiaceae – matto-grosso ipecacuanha. Karsten, Rubiaceae – Costa Rica ipecacuanha. Medicinal drug Ipecacuanhae radix – Ipecacuanha root: Ipecacuanha root consists of the crushed and dried underground organs of (bread.) A. Rich, known as Matto-Grosso Ipecacuanha, or of Karsten, known as Costa Rica Ipecacuanha, or of a mixture of both species … Ipecacuanha Health Benefits
Products Acids are found in numerous drugs as active ingredients or as excipients. As pure substances, they are available in pharmacies and drugstores. In the household, they are found, for example, in lemon juice, fruit juice, vinegar and cleaning agents. Definition Acids (HA), with the exception of Lewis acids, are chemical compounds that contain a … Acids
Products Various heat patches and heat wraps are on the market in many countries. Some products are registered as medicines, while others are marketed as medical devices. Ingredients Some heat patches contain a capsicum extract obtained from the dried, ripe fruits of -species (cayenne pepper, “hot chili”). The extract’s ingredients include capsaicinoids such as capsaicin. … Heat Patch
Products Pain gels are available in pharmacies and drugstores from a variety of suppliers. Structure and properties Gels consist of gelled liquids. They are made with suitable swelling agents (gelling agents). These include, for example, celluloses and starches. The pharmacopoeia distinguishes between hydrophilic gels and lipophilic gels with a fat content (emgels, lipogels). Active ingredients … Pain Gels
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
Products Salicylic acid is available in combination with other active ingredients in a number of externally applied medicines. It is also contained in numerous extemporaneous preparations that must be prepared for customers in a pharmacy. Corresponding manufacturing instructions can be found, for example, in the DMS (e.g., salicylaseline). Structure and properties Salicylic acid or -hydroxybenzoic … Salicylic Acid
Effects Expectorating Secretolytic Anti-edematous Antiphlogistic Antiulcerogenic Adaptogenic, stimulation of the ability to learn Properties The properties and effects apply to each representative differently. Optically active Hemolytic: dissolve red blood cells Antimicrobial Taste scratchy Irritating, are injected tissue damaging Indications Cough with viscous mucus formation, catarrh. Tonic, geriatric (ginseng). Ulcer (licorice) Chronic venous insufficiency (horse chestnut) … Saponins
