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benzoic acid

Function and Efficacy

This product is a disinfectant preservative with antibacterial effect. In an acidic environment, 0.1% concentration has an antibacterial effect. Usually, the effect is better at a lower pH value. For example, at pH 3.5, 0.125% concentration can kill staphylococci within 1 hour. The effect is weakened in an alkaline environment. External use can resist superficial fungal infections. Adding 0.050.1% concentration to pharmaceutical preparations or foods as a preservative can inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi.

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benzoic acid.

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This product is a disinfectant preservative with antibacterial effect. In an acidic environment, 0.1% concentration has antibacterial effect. Usually, the effect is better at a lower pH value. For example, at pH 3.5, 0.125% concentration can kill staphylococci within 1 hour. The effect is weakened in an alkaline environment. External use can resist superficial fungal infections. Adding 0.05%-0.1% concentration to pharmaceutical preparations or foods as a preservative can inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi.

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Indication

This product is a disinfectant preservative with antibacterial effect. In an acidic environment, 0.1% concentration has antibacterial effect. Usually, the effect is better at a lower pH value. For example, at pH 3.5, 0.125% concentration can kill staphylococci within 1 hour. The effect is weakened in an alkaline environment. External use can resist superficial fungal infections. Adding 0.05-0.1% concentration to pharmaceutical preparations or foods as a preservative can inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi.

Usage and Dosage

This product is often prepared with salicylic acid at a concentration of 6-12% to form a tincture or ointment to treat superficial fungal infections of the skin. Apply to the skin lesions twice a day as a preservative for pharmaceutical preparations and food, with an effective concentration of 0.05-1%.

Adverse Reactions

Oral administration may cause allergic reactions such as asthma, urticaria and angioedema. External application may cause contact dermatitis. Larger oral doses may cause salicylate-like reactions.

Drug Interactions

This product is incompatible with iron salts and heavy metal salts.

Storage

Keep sealed.

Manufacturer

Shanghai Xudong Haipu Nantong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

  • Founded in:

    1992-09-19
  • Address:

    No. 9 Chengao Industrial Park, Rudong County, Jiangsu Province
  • Tax NO.:

    91320623608305718C
  • Registered Funds:

    45.94 million yuan
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