Thiomersal

Thiomersal is a mercurial antiseptic, applied topically as a bacteriostatic and fungistatic. Thiomersal is also used as a preservative in biological and pharmaceutical products.

Brands
MEDISEPT
Adult Dose
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Characteristics
. It is of Synthetic origin. . The Molecular Weight of Thiomersal is 404.80. It is weakly acidic drug.
Contraindications
Thiomersal is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Thiomersal, which give rise to further complications include Mental disturbances, Tremors, Sensory distrubances, Loosening of teeth.Thiomersal produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Renal damage, Tubular necrosis. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Thiomersal therapy.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Thiomersal are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Diarrhea, Pain, Nausea and vomiting, Acrodynia.
Indications
Thiomersal is primarily indicated in conditions like Bacterial infections, Fungal infection.
Interactions
Thiomersal is known to interact with other drugs, the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementChlortetracycline (HCl)Demeclocycline (HCl)Tetracycline (HCl) These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Tincture, Topical aerosol, Topical soln Store in a well closed container. Protect from Sunlight.
Warnings
It should not be used in patient with hypersensitivity to eggs, persons with acute febrile illnesses should preferably be immunized. Safety in pregnancy has not established.
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