Colloidal Silver

Products Products containing colloidal silver are sold, for example, as “dietary supplements” over the Internet. Colloidal silver is not approved as a drug for peroral administration. Structure and properties Colloidal silver is very fine, elemental silver particles that are dispersed (dispersed) in a liquid. Effects Colloidal silver has antiseptic and antimicrobial properties. Unlike trace elements … Colloidal Silver

Photosensitivity

Symptoms Photosensitivity often manifests like sunburn in extensive skin redness, pain, a burning sensation, blistering, and hyperpigmentation after healing. Other possible skin reactions include eczema, itching, urticaria, telangiectasia, tingling, and edema. The nails may also be affected less frequently and may peel off in front (photoonycholysis). The symptoms are limited to the areas of the … Photosensitivity

Adverse Effects

Definition and examples Any pharmacologically active drug can also cause adverse drug reactions (ADRs). According to the WHO definition, these are harmful and unintended effects during intended use. In English, this is referred to as an (ADR). Typical adverse effects are: Headache, dizziness, sleep disturbance, fatigue, impaired reaction time. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea, … Adverse Effects

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

Vitamin A

Products Vitamin A is commercially available in the form of pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, foods, and cosmetics, among others. Dosage forms include, for example, capsules, tablets, effervescent tablets, syrups and eye ointments. Structure and properties Vitamin A is one of the fat-soluble vitamins and is practically insoluble in water. Vitamin A is the name given to … Vitamin A

Magnesium Health Benefits

Products Magnesium is found in numerous pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements and is available in the form of tablets, effervescent tablets, chewable tablets, lozenges, capsules, direct granules, powder, injectable solution, and granules, among others. Structure and properties Magnesium (Mg, atomic number: 12) is present in drugs in the form of various inorganic and organic salts, such … Magnesium Health Benefits

Magnesium Hydroxide

Products Magnesium hydroxide is commercially available as suspension, chewable tablets, powder with excipients, pure powder and effervescent powder (Magnesia San Pellegrino, Alucol is a fixed combination with aluminum oxide, pure powder from Hänseler), among others. Magnesium hydroxide has been registered in many countries since 1935. In English, the suspension is called “Milk of Magnesia” because … Magnesium Hydroxide

Magnesium Orotate

Products Magnesium orotate is commercially available as a monopreparation in tablet form (e.g., Burgerstein Magnesium Orotate). Structure and properties Magnesium orotate (C10H6MgN4O8, Mr = 334.5 g/mol) is the magnesium salt of orotic acid. Orotic acid is a pyrimidine derivative. Magnesium orotate is usually present in drugs as magnesium orotate dihydrate. 400 mg magnesium orotate dihydrate … Magnesium Orotate

Sober

Definition Instructions to take a drug fasting usually mean to administer it at least one-half to one (or even two) hours before or no earlier than two hours after eating. The full details can be found in the patient information leaflet and in the specialist information leaflet. This is why it is also referred to … Sober

Rosacea Causes and Treatment

Symptoms Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the face that typically affects the cheeks, nose, chin, and central forehead symmetrically (Figure). The skin around the eyes is left out. It occurs more often in people with fair skin and in middle age, but it can occur in any skin type and at any … Rosacea Causes and Treatment

Tigecycline

Products Tigecycline is commercially available as a dry substance for the preparation of an infusion solution (Tygacil). It has been approved in many countries since 2007. Effects Tigecycline (ATC J01AA12) has bacteriostatic properties. It inhibits translation in bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 30S subunit of ribosomes and preventing the attachment of aminoacyl-tRNA molecules … Tigecycline