Troxerutin (inci)

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 7085-55-4 / 3151; Troxerutinum, trihydroxyethylrutoside

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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.

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  1. Ammon H et al (2014). Hunnius Pharmaceutical Dictionary. Walter de Gruyter GmbH Berlin/Boston S 1826
  2. 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

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer