Excipial Cream

Products Excipial Crème was approved in many countries in 1977 (Spirig, Egerkingen). Distribution was discontinued by Galderma in 2019. The cream was often used as a basis for the preparation of extemporaneous preparations, which are prepared in pharmacies according to a doctor’s prescription. For this purpose, the cream was mixed with other preparations and with … Excipial Cream

Hemorrhoids Causes and Treatment

Symptoms Hemorrhoids are dilations of the vascular cushions in the anal canal. Possible symptoms include: Bleeding, blood on the toilet paper Pressure discomfort, pain, burning, itching. Unpleasant feeling Inflammation, swelling, skin inflammation. Discharge of mucus, oozing Prolapse, protrusion outside the anus (prolapse). Hemorrhoids can be classified according to various criteria. Common is the classification according … Hemorrhoids Causes and Treatment

Preservative

Products Preservatives can be found in liquid, semi-solid and solid pharmaceuticals. They are also used for food and cosmetics. Structure and properties Preservatives belong to various chemical groups. These include, for example: Acids and their salts Benzoic acid derivatives, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid derivatives. Quaternary ammonium compounds Alcohols Phenols Preservatives can be of natural and synthetic origin. … Preservative

Bad Breath

Symptoms Bad breath manifests itself in foul-smelling breath. The bad odor is also a psychosocial problem and can lower self-esteem, lead to feelings of shame, and make it difficult to communicate with others. Causes True, chronic bad breath originates from the oral cavity and mainly from the coating on the tongue in over 80 to … Bad Breath

Halometasone

Products Halometasone is commercially available as a cream in combination with triclosan (Sicorten plus). It has been approved in many countries since 1983. Structure and properties Halometasone (C22H27ClF2O5, Mr = 444.9 g/mol) is a chlorinated and fluorinated (halogenated) steroid. Effects Halometasone (ATC D07AC12) has anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, and immunosuppressive properties. It is a potent class III … Halometasone

Triclocarban

Products Triclocarban is commercially available as a drug solution (Septivon). It has been approved in many countries since 1975. It is also used for personal care products and plastics, among other uses. Structure and properties Triclocarban (C13H9Cl3N2O, Mr = 315.6 g/mol) exists as a white powder that is insoluble in water. Effects Triclocarban (ATC D08A102) … Triclocarban

Atopic Dermatitis: Eczema

Symptoms Atopic dermatitis, or neurodermatitis, is a noncontagious, chronic inflammatory skin disease that causes episodes of red, rough, dry or weeping, crusted and scaly skin. Eczema can occur all over the body and is typically accompanied by severe itching. Patients have dry skin. In infants, the disease begins on the scalp and cheeks. Depending on … Atopic Dermatitis: Eczema

Disinfectant

Products Disinfectants are commercially available in the form of sprays, as solutions, gels, soaps and as soaked swabs, among others. A distinction can be made between products intended for use on humans (skin, mucous membranes) and those intended for objects and surfaces. In addition to medical devices, medicinal products are also approved. These include, for … Disinfectant