Synonym(s)
CAS number: 7085-55-4 / 3151; Troxerutinum, trihydroxyethylrutoside
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Troxerutin, a rutin derivative, is a herbal hemostyptic from the group of flavonoids. The substance is soluble in water, methanol and glycerol. Nearly insoluble in cold ethanol, ether and benzene. Troxerutin is used medicinally for the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency.
Troxerutin is also used in cosmetic formulations. The substance has a skin caring effect.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Ammon H et al (2014). Hunnius Pharmaceutical Dictionary. Walter de Gruyter GmbH Berlin/Boston S 1826
- Rehn D et al (1993) Comparison between the efficacy and tolerability of troxerutins and troxerutin in the treatment of patients with chronic venous insufficiency. Drug research 43: 1060-1063
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer