Mercurochrome

Mercurochrome is antiseptic agent. Mercurochrome is used for the disinfection of skin and wounds.

Brands

MERCUROCHROME MERCUROCHROME MERCUROCHROME MERCUROCHROME MERCUROCHROME MERSOL MERCUROCHROME MERCUROCHROME MERCUROCHROME

Adult Dose

Dose: 2%
Single Dose: 2 (2)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: Topical
Instructions: As Required

Neonatal

Dose: 2%
Single Dose: 2 (2)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: Topical
Instructions: As Required

Paedriatic

Dose: 2%
Single Dose: 2 (2)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: Topical
Instructions: As Required

Characteristics

belongs to Xanthenehydroxymercury. It belongs to Antiseptics and Germicides pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Mercurochrome is 750.70. It is weakly alkaline drug.

Contraindications

Mercurochrome is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.

Effects

Mercurochrome produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Aplastic Anemia, Aplastic anemia. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Mercurochrome therapy.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Mercurochrome are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Contact dermatitis, Contact dermatitis.

Indications

Mercurochrome is primarily indicated in conditions like Skin diseases, Wounds.

Interactions

No data regarding the interactions of Mercurochrome was found.

Interfrence

Risks

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

Warnings

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