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Cantharidin cream

Function and Efficacy

The results of in vitro tests show that this product has a significant inhibitory effect on herpes virus, polio virus, etc., and its effect is much stronger than that of virazole. In vivo tests also show that this product has a certain antiviral effect. This product is highly toxic. The LD50 of mice administered through the skin is about 3.2mg/kg, and the LD50 of oral administration is 3.34mg/kg, and the two values are similar. This cream has no obvious irritation to normal skin of animals at the current clinical dosage, but it has obvious irritation to damaged skin and can cause blistering and redness of the skin. There is no obvious allergic reaction to animals when used externally.

Ingredients

The chemical name of cantharidin is hexahydro-3a,7a-dimethyl-4,7-oxoisobenzofuran-1,3-dione, the molecular formula is C10H12O4, and the molecular weight is 196.20.

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CantharidinIngredients

The results of in vitro tests show that this product has a significant inhibitory effect on herpes virus, polio virus, etc., and its effect is much stronger than that of ribavirin. In vivo tests also show that this product has a certain antiviral effect.

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Appearance

Milky white or slightly yellowish cream.

Indication

Used to treat genital warts.

Usage and Dosage

Use under the guidance of a doctor. For the treatment of genital warts, apply a thin layer of cream evenly on the surface of the wart (1g of cream should be applied on an area of 200-300cm2). Clean the residue from the last application before applying the cream. Apply once a day for 10 consecutive days as a course of treatment. The daily dosage of cream for adults should not exceed 3g. Stop applying the cream if the wart falls off or erosion occurs due to too thick application of the cream. The normal skin around the wart should be protected during treatment.

Adverse Reactions

There is a slight burning pain or burning sensation at the site of medication. There is superficial erosion at the site of wart detachment, which can heal on its own without scar formation. No systemic toxicity has been found.

Precautions

Not yet clear.

Special Population Medication

Precautions for children: Not yet clear. Precautions for pregnancy and lactation: Use with caution for pregnant women. Precautions for the elderly: Not yet clear.

Drug Interactions

Not yet clear.

Storage

Keep in a dark, airtight, cool place. The shelf life is tentatively two years.

Packaging Specification

4 g: 1 mg

Validity Period

24 months

Manufacturer

Hainan Huiyuantang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

  • Founded in:

    1996-07-03
  • Address:

    No. 10, Sanheng Road, Yaogu, National High-tech Industrial Development Zone, Haikou, Hainan Province
  • Tax NO.:

    91460000293737582R
  • Registered Funds:

    8 million yuan
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