Benzyl Alcohol / Isopropyl Alcohol / Picrate / Tannic Acid
This is a multi-ingredient topical medication combining antiseptic and astringent agents. The combination of benzyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, picrate, and tannic acid suggests a preparation intended for external use on the skin, though specific clinical indications are not well-documented in current standard references.
A topical multi-ingredient preparation with antiseptic and astringent properties used for various dermatological conditions.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1432137
- Generic
- Benzyl Alcohol / Isopropyl Alcohol / Picrate / Tannic Acid
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Historically used for various skin conditions including minor wounds, burns, and inflammatory dermatological conditions, though specific modern clinical indications are not well-established. The astringent properties of tannic acid and antiseptic effects of the alcohol components suggest utility in skin disinfection and irritation relief.
The combination works through multiple mechanisms: isopropyl alcohol provides antiseptic disinfection, benzyl alcohol offers mild local anesthetic and preservative effects, picrate contributes anti-inflammatory and astringent properties, and tannic acid acts as an astringent to help tighten tissues and reduce secretions.
For external use only. Avoid application to large body surface areas, broken skin, or mucous membranes. Not recommended for use in infants or young children due to benzyl alcohol content. Avoid contact with eyes. The safety profile of this specific combination has not been thoroughly evaluated in modern clinical studies. Use only as directed by a healthcare provider.
Official drug label
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