Thiomersal
Generic medicine reference
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Overview
Thiomersal or Thimerosal is a mercurial antiseptic, applied topically as a bacteriostatic and fungistatic. Thiomersal is also used as a preservative in biological and pharmaceutical products.
Indications
Thiomersal is primarily indicated in conditions like Bacterial infections, Fungal infection.
Contraindications
Thiomersal is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Thiomersal, which give rise to further complications include Mental disturbances, Tremors, Sensory disturbances, Loosening of teeth. Thiomersal produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Renal damage, Tubular necrosis. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Thiomersal therapy. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Thiomersal are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Diarrhea, Pain, Nausea and vomiting, Acrodynia.
Warnings
It should not be used in patient with hypersensitivity to eggs, persons with acute febrile illnesses should preferably be immunized. Safety in pregnancy has not established.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers. 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.
Adult Dosage
No adult dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
Thiomersal is known to interact with other drugs, the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementChlortetracycline (HCl)Demeclocycline (HCl)Tetracycline (HCl) These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Storage
Tincture, Topical aerosol, Topical soln Store in a well closed container. Protect from Sunlight.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No active brands are currently recorded for this generic.
1 record is present but flagged "Unverified / Legacy" and excluded.