Compound
Compound Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
Compound is a balsamic resin obtained from the bark of several species of trees in the genus Styrax. There are two common kinds of benzoin, benzoin Siam and benzoin Sumatra, that are obtained from different species of the Styrax tree. Compound differs from the chemical compound benzoin, which is derived from benzoin resin; however, the resin does not contain this compound (see Benzoin). While benzoin resin is used as a common ingredient in incense-making and perfumery, it is also used clinically as a mild antiseptic agent in over-the-counter products to clean sores, cuts, wounds, and skin abrasions as tincture of benzoin, or benzoin in a solution of alcohol. Tincture of benzoin solution is a topical adhesive agent used to provide tackiness and enhance the adhesive property of tape.
Compound exhibits antiseptic properties.
Trade Name | Compound |
Generic | Benzoin resin |
Benzoin resin Other Names | Benzoin absolute, Benzoin resin, unspecified, Benzoin tincture, compound, Gum benzoin, Gum benzoin tincture, Gum sumatra |
Type | |
Protein binding | No pharmacokinetic data available. |
Groups | Approved |
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Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
Compound is a compound used to protect small wounds or canker sores.
Indicated for mild antisepsis of skin, cuts, and abrasions.
How Compound works
The full mechanism of action is not yet fully established. Benzoic acid present in tincture of benzoin as well as the strong alcoholic content of the common pharmaceutical preparation are thought to play antiseptic and dehydrating effects on the oedematous tissue . Compound is thought to form a fine coating under the adhesive tapes and over skin, abrasions, wounds, and oral lesions when used as a topical adhesive agent. Antiseptic preparation maintains skin integrity and protects the skin from adhesive ingredients and body fluids.
Toxicity
No toxicokinetic data available.
Food Interaction
No interactions found.Volume of Distribution
No pharmacokinetic data available.
Elimination Route
No pharmacokinetic data available.
Half Life
No pharmacokinetic data available.
Clearance
No pharmacokinetic data available.
Elimination Route
No pharmacokinetic data available.
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