Tincture

Drug #1073

An alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solution prepared from vegetable materials or from chemical substances; most tinctures are prepared by percolation or by maceration. The proportions of drug represented in the different tinctures are not uniform, but vary according to the established standards for each. Tinctures of potent drugs essentially represent the activity of 10 g of the drug in each 100 ml of tincture, the potency being adjusted after assay; most other tinctures represent 20 g of drug in each 100 ml of tincture. Compound tinctures are made according to long-established formulas.

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Primary Characteristics

It is of Synthetic origin.

It is also classified under Dermatological Products .

Solubility in Water: null · Solubility in Alcohol: null · Non-proprietary name: Tincture.

Pharmacokinetics

None recorded.

Indications

Tincture is primarily indicated in conditions like Antiseptic, Sepsis, Superficial infections.

Contraindications

Tincture is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.

Dosage

Tincture's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
0 – 0	—	—	Topical	Variable dosage for each tincture
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
0 – 0	—	—	Topical	Variable dosage for each tincture
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
0 – 0	—	—	Topical	Variable dosage for each tincture

Drug Interactions

None recorded.

Side Effects

Tincture is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Blistering, Burning, Irritation, Redness, Swelling .

Warnings / Precautions

Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: previous illness, infections, any allergies This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.