Camphor Ointment

Ingredients Camphor Effects Camphor ointment is circulatory and analgesic. Application For external use in muscle, joint or rheumatic pain. For colds and flu, in nasal ointments and cold balms. Production in the pharmacy In a well-equipped pharmacy, camphor ointment PH can be prepared, the prescription can be found in the Pharmacopoea Helvetica. Products Pure camphor … Camphor Ointment

Volume

Definition Volume is the three-dimensional space occupied by a given amount of matter. According to the SI international system of units, the unit of measurement used is the cubic meter, which is a cube with an edge length of one meter. In practice, however, the liter (L, l) is much more common, especially for liquids. … Volume

Copper Zinc Solution

Products Copper zinc solution is not commercially available as a finished drug in many countries and must be prepared in a pharmacy as an extemporaneous preparation. Retailers can also order it from specialized service providers. The copper–zinc solution is also called Eau d’Alibour (Alibour was a Frenchman). The terms “Dalibour solution” and “Dalibouri aqua”, which … Copper Zinc Solution

Dissolving Mixture

Products Solubilizing Mixture is not commercially available as a finished drug product and must be freshly prepared at a pharmacy or drugstore if needed. Structure and properties The mixture is a clear, dark brown liquid with a faint odor of alcoholic liquorice extract. Production Ammonium chloride 2.5 g Adjusted ethanolic licorice root fluid extract. 7.5 … Dissolving Mixture

Wound Fuel

Products Wound gasoline is available in pharmacies and drugstores as an open product. It is also referred to as medicinal benzine. Wound gasoline belongs to the light and pure benzines. It is monographed in many countries in the Pharmacopoea Helvetica and this already in the early editions (e.g. Editio Quinta, 1933). The German and Austrian … Wound Fuel

Acetic-Tartaric Alumina Solution

Products The most famous product with the acetic-tartaric clay solution was Euceta Gel, which also contained chamomile extract and arnica tincture. It has been off the market since 2014. Various successor products with a comparable composition have been launched. In addition, the solution is also contained, among other things, in traction ointments. The acetic-tartaric alumina … Acetic-Tartaric Alumina Solution

Acetic Acid

Products Acetic acid is available as an aqueous solution in various concentrations in pharmacies and drugstores. Structure and properties Acetic acid (C2H4O2, Mr = 60.1 g/mol) or CH3-COOH is the simplest carboxylic acid after formic acid. It consists of a methyl and carboxyl group. It exists as a pure substance as a clear, volatile, colorless … Acetic Acid

Epsom Salt

Products Epsom salt is available as an open product in pharmacies and drugstores. Specialty retailers can order it from specialized suppliers such as Hänseler. Epsom salt, as Epsom salt is also known, originated in Epsom, a suburb of London. Structure and properties Epsom salt is magnesium sulfate heptahydrate (MgSO4 – 7 H2O, Mr = 246.5 … Epsom Salt

Magisterial Recipes

Definition Most drugs today are pre-produced in large quantities and enter the market ready for use. However, drugs also exist that are produced in the laboratory by pharmacies on a doctor’s prescription for individual customers. These are referred to as extemporaneous preparations. The following is the definition according to the Federal Law on Medicinal Products … Magisterial Recipes

Heroin

Products Heroin (med. diamorphine) is commercially available as an injectable and in tablet form (Diaphin). It has been approved as a drug in many countries since 2001. Structure and properties Heroin is a diacetylated derivative of the opium ingredient morphine and belongs to the opioid group. It is present in drugs as diamorphine hydrochloride monohydrate … Heroin

Ammonia

Products Ammonia solutions are available from specialty stores (e.g., pharmacies, drugstores, hardware stores) in various concentrations. They are also known as sal ammonia or sal ammonia spirit. Structure and properties Ammonia (NH3) is a colorless gas with a typical pungent and unpleasant odor, which is formed from nitrogen (N2) and hydrogen (H2) can be obtained. … Ammonia