Merbrominum Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
Mercurochrome is a trade name of merbromin commonly used as a topical first-aid antiseptic agent. It is an organomercuric disodium salt compound and a fluorescein that is available in many countries, except Switzerland, France, Germany, and the United States where the drug was withdrawn from market due to the possibility of mercury poisoning.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Trade Name | Merbrominum |
| Generic | Merbromin |
| Merbromin Other Names | Merbromin, Merbromina, Merbromine, Merbrominum, Mercurochrome |
| Type | |
| Formula | C20H8Br2HgNa2O6 |
| Weight | Average: 750.65 Monoisotopic: 749.818928236 |
| Groups | Experimental |
| Therapeutic Class | |
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| Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
Uses
Merbrominum is a topical antiseptic indicated in the disinfection of lacerations.
Merbrominum is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Topical Antisepsis
