| Pronunciation |
 (thye
MER oh
sal) |
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| U.S. Brand Names |
| Aeroaid®[OTC]; Mersol®[OTC]; Merthiolate®[OTC] |
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| Generic Available |
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Yes |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Antibacterial, Topical |
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| Use |
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Organomercurial antiseptic with sustained bacteriostatic and fungistatic activity |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Apply 1-3 times/day |
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| Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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| Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Ointment, ophthalmic: 0.02% [0.2 mg/mL] (3.5 g) Solution, topical: 0.1% [1 mg/mL = 1:1000] (120 mL, 480 mL, 4000 mL) Spray, antiseptic: 0.1% [1 mg/mL = 1:1000] with alcohol 2% (90 mL) Tincture: 0.1% [1 mg/mL = 1:1000] with alcohol 50% (120 mL, 480 mL, 4000 mL) |
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