Thiomersal

Drug #1253

Thiomersal is a mercurial antiseptic, applied topically as a bacteriostatic and fungistatic. Thiomersal is also used as a preservative in biological and pharmaceutical products.

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Primary Characteristics

It is of Synthetic origin.

Molecular Weight: 404.8 · Solubility in Water: 1 in 1 · Solubility in Alcohol: 1 in 12 · Non-proprietary name: Thiomersal · pH: 6.

Pharmacokinetics

None recorded.

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.

Dosage

None recorded.

Drug Interactions

Unknown3 interactions

Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

Side Effects

Thiomersal in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Mental disturbances , Tremors , Sensory distrubances, Loosening of teeth.

Thiomersal produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Renal damage, Tubular necrosis. Careful monitoring is needed with proper medical management.

Thiomersal is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Acrodynia, Diarrhea, Nausea and vomiting, Pain .

Warnings / Precautions

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.

Available Brands

None recorded.

Storage Conditions

Thiomersal should be stored Tincture, Topical aerosol, Topical soln.

Drug Classification

1.13.1 — Antifungals, topical
2.13.2.1 — Antibacterials, topical