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Triacetin
Pronunciation
U.S. Brand Names
Generic Available
Synonyms
Pharmacological Index
Use
Usual Dosage
Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions
Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment
Patient Information
Nursing Implications
Dosage Forms

Pronunciation
(trye a SEE tin)

U.S. Brand Names
Ony-Clear® Nail

Generic Available

No


Synonyms
Glycerol Triacetate

Pharmacological Index

Antifungal Agent


Use

Fungistat for athlete's foot and other superficial fungal infections


Usual Dosage

Apply twice daily, cleanse areas with dilute alcohol or mild soap and water before application; continue treatment for 7 days after symptoms have disappeared


Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions

No information available to require special precautions


Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment

No effects or complications reported


Patient Information

Cover treated area with clean cloth or bandage, avoid contact with rayon fabrics


Nursing Implications

Cover treated area with clean cloth or bandage, avoid contact with rayon fabrics


Dosage Forms

Cream: With cetylpyridinium chloride and chloroxylenol (30 g)

Liquid: With cetylpyridinium chloride and chloroxylenol (30 mL)

Solution: With cetylpyridinium chloride, chloroxylenol, and benzalkonium chloride in an oil base (15 mL)

Spray, aerosol: With cetylpyridinium chloride, chloroxylenol, and benzalkonium chloride (45 mL, 60 mL)


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