DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Antiseptic. Condensation product of metacresol sulphonic acid and formaldehyde in aqueous solution.
Pharmacodynamics (Effect)This section has been translated automatically.
Bactericidal, fungicidal, astringent, coagulating, demarcating, hyperemic, epithelializing.
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IndicationThis section has been translated automatically.
Condylomata acuminata, hemostasis in case of oozing bleeding (e.g. after curettage of verrucae, nosebleeds) for accelerated rejection of dead tissue after burns, cleansing and stimulation of healing (e.g. after small-area burns, venous leg ulcers, decubitus ulcers and inflammation of the oral mucosa and gums as well as for blisters of the oral mucosa.
A Policresulen solution is also suitable for the treatment of fissures or rhagades in the anal or vaginal area (dab on using a fully soaked swab; caution: initially very stinging).
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Strict indication (insufficient data available).
Dosage and method of useThis section has been translated automatically.
Hemostasis, small area burns, leg ulcers and decubitus ulcers, among other things: Press a gauze swab soaked in solution onto the affected area for 1-2 minutes. Touching: Undiluted 1-2 times/week. Mucosal treatment: Dilution 1:5.
Standard concentrationThis section has been translated automatically.
Concentrate: 36%, vaginal balls: 90 mg/ball.
InteractionsThis section has been translated automatically.
The use of other topical drugs at the same treatment site should be avoided.
PreparationsThis section has been translated automatically.
Albothyl® (Celltrion Pharm Inc.); Faktu ®
Note(s)This section has been translated automatically.
Remember! To avoid oesophageal burns, make sure that the solution or vaginal balls are not swallowed!
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Chae HS et al. (2023) Oral chemical burns caused by topical application of policresulen: a case report. J Yeungnam Med Sci 40:293-296.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer