Ichthammol
Overview
Ichthammol mildly astringent, irritant and local antibacterial agent with moderate emollient and demulcent properties. Ichthammol belongs to a class of preparations contaninig as essential constituents salts or compounds of a mixture of acids designated by the group name sulfoichthyolic acid, formed by the sulfonation of oil obtained in the destructive distillation of certain bituminous shales. Sulfoichthyolic acid is characterized by a high sulfar content, the sulfur existing largely in the form of sulfonates, sulfones & sulftides.
Categories
- 13 Dermatological drugs (topical)
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Benzoyl Peroxide's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
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Single Dose
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Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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| 5 to 10 % | 7.5 (7.5) | As recommended. | Ear,Topical | As Required |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
|
| 5 to 10 % | 7.5 (7.5) | As recommended. | Ear | As Required |
| 5 to 10 % | 7.5 (7.5) | As recommended. | Topical | As Required |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| 5 to 10 % | 7.5 (7.5) | As recommended. | Ear | As Required |
| 5 to 10 % | 7.5 (7.5) | As recommended. | Topical | As Required |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Benzoyl Peroxide
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