Paraformaldehyde
Paraformaldehyde is a disinfectant and antiseptic with the properties and uses of formaldehyde and is used as a source of formaldehyde. To disinfect rooms it has been vapourised by heating. Tablets prepared for this purpose should be coloured by the addition of a suitable blue dye. Paraformaldehyde has been used in lozenges for the treatment of minor throat infections. In dentistry, it has been used as an obtundent for sensitive dentine and as an antiseptic in mummifying pastes and for root canals.
Primary Characteristics
Non-proprietary name: Paraformaldehyde.
Pharmacokinetics
None recorded.
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Indications
Paraformaldehyde is primarily indicated in conditions like Antiseptic, Dermatologicals, Viral warts.
Contraindications
Paraformaldehyde is contraindicated in conditions like Impaired hepatic function, Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Dosage
None recorded.
Drug Interactions
None recorded.
Side Effects
Paraformaldehyde in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Allergic asthma , Pneumonitis , Contact dermatitis .
The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Paraformaldehyde are Vomiting, Intense pain, Death , Convulsions , Anuria, Mucous necrosis, Vertigo .
Paraformaldehyde is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Bronchitis , Cough , Dysphagia, Laryngeal spasm, Pneumonia .
Warnings / Precautions
Available Brands
None recorded.
Drug Classification
- 1.15 — Disinfectants and antiseptics