Products Calcipotriol is commercially available as a fixed combination with betamethasone dipropionate as a gel, ointment, and foam (Xamiol, Daivobet, Enstilar, generics). Structure and properties Calcipotriol (C27H40O3, Mr = 412.60 g/mol) is a synthetic derivative of natural vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). It exists as a white crystalline powder. Effects Calcipotriol (ATC D05AX02) has antiproliferative, anti-inflammatory, and … Calcipotriol
Products Pure petrolatum is available in pharmacies and drugstores. It is contained in numerous body care products and cosmetics. In German, the substance may be referred to as “die Vaseline” or “das Vaselin”. In English, Vaseline is a brand name and the substance is called petroleum jelly. The name Vaseline comes from the American Robert … Vaseline: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
Products Mupirocin is commercially available as creams, ointments, and nasal ointments (Bactroban). It has been approved in many countries since 1988. Structure and properties Mupirocin (C26H44O9, Mr = 500.6 g/mol) is a naturally occurring antibiotic obtained by fermentation from or obtained by other methods. It is present in drugs as the dicalcium salt mupirocin calcium, … Mupirocin
Products Heparin sodium is applied primarily as a gel or ointment (eg, HepaGel, Lioton, Demovarin, combination products). This article refers to topical therapy. Heparin sodium is also injected parenterally. Structure and properties Heparin sodium is the sodium salt of a sulfated glycosaminoglycan found in mammalian tissues. It is obtained from the intestinal mucosa of pigs, … Heparin Sodium
Products Methylprednisolone is commercially available as an ointment, fatty ointment, cream, in tablet form, and as an injection and infusion preparation (e.g., Medrol, generics). Structure and properties Methylprednisolone (C22H30O5, Mr = 374.5 g/mol) Effects Methylprednisolone (ATC D07AA01, ATC D10AA02, ATC H02AB04) is anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, and immunosuppressive.
Products Methylprednisolone aceponate has been approved in many countries since 1991 and is commercially available as cream, ointment, and fatty ointment (Advantan). Structure and properties Methylprednisolone aceponate (C27H36O7, Mr = 472.6 g/mol) is a lipophilic and nonhalogenated glucocorticoid that is hydrolyzed in the skin by esterases to the active metabolite 6α-methylprednisolone-17-propionate. Effects Methylprednisolone aceponate (ATC … Methylprednisolone Aceponate
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
The barleycorn is a bacterial infection of glands on the eyelid. In the technical language it is also called hordeolum. The settled bacteria lead to an accumulation of pus (abscess), which can be painful. Externally, the barleycorn can be recognized by a swollen and reddened eyelid. Often the affected eye is watery. Often patients with … How do you treat a grain of barley?
Home remedies There are some home remedies that can be used to speed up the healing process of a barley grain. The application of dry heat can promote the healing process of a barleycorn, as red light, for example, stimulates the blood circulation of the eye and causes the barleycorn to open more quickly. For … Home remedies | How do you treat a grain of barley?
Therapy for children Children and babies are much more often affected by barley grains than adults. This is because their immune system is not yet fully mature. Since children often rub their eyes with their hands, strict hygiene is essential. This includes frequent hand washing and the use of a separate towel and washcloth. As … Therapy for children | How do you treat a grain of barley?
Products Mometasone furoate is commercially available as a cream, ointment, emulsion, and solution (Elocom, Monovo, Ovixan). It has been approved in many countries since 1989. This article refers to use on the skin. Nasal sprays are also available; see mometasone nasal spray. In 2020, a fixed combination with indacaterol was approved for asthma therapy (Atectura … Mometasone
Introduction The hormonal drug known as cortisone does not always contain the actually inactive cortisone, but also its active form cortisol (hydrocortisone). In the case of drugs with cortisone as an indirect active ingredient, a chemical transformation process with the formation of cortisol first takes place in the organism. Both cortisone and its active form … Cortisone ointment
